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Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

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… season. They moved back to campus early to train and bond. Now that classes have begun, they're buckling down—ready to … student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … for me, though, it's a good time to build fellowship with the team." That fellowship often comes in the form of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

Business college receives naming gift for financial wellness center

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… naming gift for financial wellness center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … director. The faculty team will work in conjunction with an external advisory board made up of finance … retirement. 37 percent of student loan holders will be late with at least one monthly payment. More than 50 percent of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44734

Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette

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… to light the Empire State Building in red and green in honor of the Rockettes. Courtesy: MSG Entertainment Fentem, … view of New York City. Courtesy: MSG Entertainment NEW YORK—With their sequined ensembles and iconic high-stepping … says Gabby Fentem , B.A.'18, who first auditioned in April with about 800 other Rockette hopefuls. She was invited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… sourced food is enjoying a renaissance Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lori Evesque, co-owner of Natural … Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori Evesque says, … processes, but other fresh options such as greens and eggs will be available. Learn about Natural Cycles Farm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… Cooper checks equipment in WIDR-FM's new space in the SOC. With both enclosed offices and desk spaces, a conference … rooms, the design gives RSOs room to interact and engage with each other and prospective members like never before.  … It's just so cool to be in a space that other people will know about," says Cori Osterman , editor-in-chief of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates

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… LBGTQ students' contributions to the University and acknowledges their achievements throughout their college … and administrators will gather Saturday, April 13 , to honor graduating students of color at WMU. The Celebration of … , set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom, is a collaboration between WMU student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Monday, May 26, is U.S. Memorial Day. … University offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day . There will be no classes. Listed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16117

WMU congress puts focus of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo

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… of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For four days in … of the Middle Ages--many ancient peoples had to wrestle with these issues—but medievalists in all disciplines today … New this year, a performance festival Running concurrently with the congress this year will be the new Mostly Medieval …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39837

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM Submitted by Erin Flynn on A view … to quote Albert Einstein, 'We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.'" THE … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… for start of national cross-country race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Satkowiak and Bates … other teams flying small aircraft to reach Daytona Beach with the fastest time. The 2,716-mile race begins and ends … is a 2012 graduate of Plymouth South High School. "The biggest challenge will be the changing terrain," Bates says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082