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Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events

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… and a one-way flow has been established for people walking through the facility in order to ensure physical distancing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Large-scale COVID-19 screening is underway … to get tested," he says. Students are moving into residence halls across campus. "It's okay to be nervous," adds Charles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was when I was a … back home in Flint. "We would practice at the Maybee Music Hall (on campus), where I used to practice my classical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… preparation programs Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Despite a national trend toward declining … who have chosen WMU to prepare them to enter the workforce over the last year. The largest increases are seen in … of education are offered the opportunity to visit Sangren Hall and meet staff and faculty in the teacher preparation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

Autonomous vehicle research rolling onto WMU campus

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… Two autonomous shuttles will be tested on the WMU campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Transportation of the future has arrived on … involving an autonomous electric shuttle officially kicked off Thursday, Sept. 19 . The $2.1 million project, funded through the Michigan Mobility Challenge announced by former Gov. Rick Snyder last year and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55431

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old award-winning … full time.  Indigenous knowledge and practices can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

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… Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Timely issues with broad community appeal … and Artists program, is at 5 p.m. in Room 1028 Brown Hall. Tuesday, Feb. 12 — Dr. Parker Crutchfield , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty

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… Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty Submitted by Deanne Puca on Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarthi's visit to WMU is part of the Great Lakes … Friday, Feb. 22 . His talk at 2 p.m. in Room 2028 of Brown Hall is part of the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant … Those attending commencement should note that backpacks of any kind are strictly prohibited in Miller … ceremonies live on a large screen in 2028 Brown Hall, which is near Miller. Students participating in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

Bronco football announces 2018 schedule

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… 2018 schedule Submitted by Deanne Puca on Jamauri Bogan KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In its upcoming 2018 season, Western … Michigan University, Homecoming, Youth Day, Family Weekend Thursday, Oct. 25 , vs. University of Toledo, Hall of Fame Weekend Thursday, Nov. 1 , vs. Ohio University, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45490

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco football highlights Western Michigan … in with valid meal plan or use Dining Dollars. Heritage Hall Open House—Self-guided tours of the building, noon to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43172