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A celebration of Asian arts and community coming to Miller Auditorium

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Kalamazoo, Mich. — The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces Spring … April 12 at Miller Auditorium.    A dancer at the 2025 Spring Gala on stage at Miller Auditorium.  Experience an … activities for all ages will start at 4:30 p.m.  Tickets are $22 for the public and $8 for s eniors, WMU students, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/spring-gala-26

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s main campus, and Maran Subramain , who was then a graduate student working for WMU’s International … Student Activities office, sat down at a coffee shop for what they thought would be a quick conversation between … learn from me.” Showing warm hospitality and respect are what De Young considers to be the most important pillars …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation … experience, he was poised for the next phase in a budding career – the job search. With qualifications in three aspects … “My only experience was on Herm Linder’s Hiller at WMU.” What began as a mild interest developed into a lifelong …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

Dr. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… can say with certainty that choosing to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional decision I ever made,” says Dr. Ann … also received WMU’s Distinguished Teaching Award in 2022.   What has excited Veeck most in her 28 years at WMU? “My …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/ann-veeck-retirement

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Medal of Honor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on   The Honorable Dr. Betty Udongo, a 2009 graduate of Western … Women’s Day with a focus on enhancing girls’ education. Reared in a rural, war-torn district, Udongo has since 1994 … Udongo, the mother of four teenaged children. “My life and what I’m doing is impacting the lives of many people. Just …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Global Education announces International Education Week 2025 Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO - Western … off its long history of global engagement, which began with the first international student in 1910 and the first study … in the mission of international education." Several events are scheduled from Nov. 3 to 8. All are free and open to the

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/international-education-week-2025

Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport

College of Health and Human Services

… Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford … look at how large-scale community programs are designed to serve the public.    During the visit, … traveler experience,” said Christopher Hodshire, instructor of the course. “This visit was both educational and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Nada Lachtar, Sang Heon Kang, Heon Park and Jinghao Li are leading research in diverse areas that advance … and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and … to machines. “Workforce education is at the forefront of what we do. The most in-demand graduates will be those …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

News

… week Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students are a driving force at universities; while conducting world-changing research and developing into the next generation of leaders, they also help keep … him stand out in a crowd,” says one of his nominators. “What makes him amazing is not only delivering great work but …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… Lisa Whittaker Has It All Submitted by Tom Thinnes on The work-experience section of Lisa Whittaker's resume would …   Grand Canyon Airport Approach Next stop was the Kalamazoo area as an assistant professor in the College of Aviation, a …  "My motto is -- take the opportunity that is offered.  What is there to lose?  With a college degree, you have the

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/whittaker