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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … and I was overwhelmed to the point of considering dropping out, Peter was the person who kept me grounded,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… Graduate College is offering additional and creative ways to assist students, which adhere to social distancing … the college's interim dean. “Our staff quickly changed the way we delivered services to assist our students with the … education. Students may not be able to visit our office to drop off a form or ask a question, but this has not hindered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… University's Office of Precollege Programming offers free drop-in virtual tutoring sessions for middle and high school … director. "We're just trying to help the students any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just … where I can focus on them and their needs in a specific way or listen to concerns. I think it adds value and impacts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

Travel the world without leaving Michigan at 29th annual International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to aid students in need. The WMU Food Pantry is just one way that students, faculty and staff can join the effort. … a food donation can email dosa-inp@wmich.edu to set up a drop-off. For directions to campus or a WMU parking map , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45418

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … including WMU, was letting pilots go due to the huge drop in demand and the nationwide recession. It was a long …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

University garners two new grants related to water quality

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… University garners two new grants related to water quality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Work … by the grants will be complete by 2017. KALAMAZOO—Stormwater management and related efforts on campus received a … announced that Western Michigan University has been awarded two grants totaling $757,214 . Facilities Management …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15425

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather at Waldo Stadium to meet other students and participate in fun … 22 , and students from Kalamazoo County are permitted to drop off their belongings on that day, as well. First-year … trip to downtown Kalamazoo Large group icebreaker games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant potting party near Fountain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Students, employees have free access to New York Times

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… under the University's group pass. If an existing account was set up under a non-WMU email address, log into that account after clicking the link, click the drop-down menu next to the registrant's name, then under the … questions to Ed Eckel , engineering librarian, at edward.eckel@wmich.edu. For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35560

Summer construction to cause few traffic disruptions on campus

News

… be installed in September. Kalamazoo artist Joshua Diedrich was commissioned to design the piece to celebrate WMU’s … of the University seal as well as lighting and a water feature. West Michigan closure rescheduled One new … Access to the gated patient parking area, patient drop-off and pharmacy drive-up window will be monitored and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16683