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Trustees set strategic direction for WMU for next five years

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… set strategic direction for WMU for next five years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The newly approved … and globally engaged university. The Gold Standard 2020 has been in development since July 2015, guided by a campuswide … plan, identify parts of the original plan that needed to be retained, and identify new challenges and opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31205

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Classes resume Monday, … and emergency services, Western Michigan University will be closed beginning Thursday, Dec. 25 , and will reopen … no lower than 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 13. Office spaces will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Combining her … through her studies and experiential learning. She believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will … is all about people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665

University reorganizes admissions area to match recruitment plans

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… University reorganizes admissions area to match recruitment plans Submitted by … recruitment goals that include a dramatic boost in the number of out-of-state students attending WMU. The new structure is the latest step in a process that began this spring with a reduction in nonresident tuition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39446

Education, aviation jobs focus of public events in April

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… Education, aviation jobs focus of public events in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Education Career Fair Job opportunities for educators will be showcased during the 29th annual Education Career Fair April 5 in the East Ballroom of the Bernhard Center on WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo. The event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38960

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students and employees from Western … canoes, visitors from Western Michigan University observed beds of wild rice nearing maturity. The sacred plants are … Band of Potawatomi (NHBP), and students and faculty members were able to get a rare firsthand look at them during a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Tuesday, Nov. 11. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several activities have been planned at Western Michigan University to commemorate … 8 p.m. in the library's Austin, Sugarloaf and West Lake rooms. This event is part of the University Center for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

May 14 sessions to outline results of Staff Compensation System review project

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… results of Staff Compensation System review project Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western … project during two sessions Tuesday, May 14 , in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom. The first session will be held at 10 a.m. and the second at 1:30 p.m. For those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53266

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… grad ready to help others find healing through her craft Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sharmane Flanders is graduating with … As an art therapist, Flanders hopes to help people better express themselves and heal through art. Flanders … Flanders, who grew up in Portage, Michigan. "I wanted to be like him and make other students happy like he did." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of the planning … . The direction takes into account comments expressed by members of the WMU community on surveys and in focus group and … The Valley I and II complexes have full-service dining rooms while the Valley III complex has a limited-service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430