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WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia
History
… to reflect on a rewarding experience that gave her this time away to conduct research and to reconnect with … resident historian invited her to be a visiting scholar for what became a seven-month stay. “There is a vibrant Latin … food during a famine. There’s an environmental catastrophe going on during this time because they have locust swarms …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941
WMU begins new academic year with preferred name policy
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… of their choice for class lists, email, Bronco Cards, the GoWMU computing portal and campus directories. With this … to Campus Pride, a national service and advocacy group for LGBTQ and ally student leaders and campus … on University electronic record systems Aug. 28 —just in time for the start of the fall 2015 semester. The option …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26662
Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location
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… Trustees will cap off two days of intense focus on its longtime ties to that city and review new initiatives that will … location at 2333 E. Beltline SE , trustees will take up two action items. They will consider approval of a new policy governing how University policies are set and reviewed, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700
Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a … Gutierrez , a first-generation college graduate and two-time degree holder from Western Michigan University. … "(First-generation students) often have more of an idea of what they want to do in life and how they want to make an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691
Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth
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… $650 after March 15. Residence hall housing: $160 double occupancy, $205 single occupancy. A $100 non-refundable deposit … sessions, 9 a.m. to noon. All classes also include a one-time $25 registration fee. Space is limited. Contact: … from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. when students travel to Chicago to visit stock exchanges and meet with finance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021
Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess
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… classes Friday, March 3 , for Spirit Day. Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 12. Classes resume beginning at … University Theatre’s performance of "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" at Shaw Theatre in the Gilmore Theatre Complex; … be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time unless a space is exempt from the program or the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38433
Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp
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… on Shanghai Museum of Ancient Art KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A group of 10 local high school students will travel to China in … training, but also have ample opportunities to apply what they learn in the classroom. "Local students may have … would love to see the Great Wall and visit China in my lifetime. It has not happened for me yet, but [I'm] so happy to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712
Men's soccer Broncos headed to MAC Championship
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… the game or in advance at wmubroncos.com/tickets . The matchup will be aired on ESPN3. The Broncos enter the … Bye led the Bronco attack, each taking four shots—two on goal—and testing West Virginia's defense throughout the day. … top-10 showdown at the WMU Soccer Complex on Sunday—this time with a championship on the line. "I expect the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43772
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for a weekly update November 2018 Thursday, November 1 El … N Tenth St., Kalamazoo, hosted by the People's Church. Ongoing class on a Tibetan Buddhist text that lays out an … Breakfast at 7:30. "Plato's Dialogues of Definition: What is Socrates Looking For" talk —5 p.m. at the Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856
PSSO recognizes annual award winners
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… Hutson van den Hombergh KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Professional Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University … Fetzer Center. The luncheon's theme for this year—"Let's Go Cruising With the Broncos"—was nautical. The 2017 … Compensation System who are both benefits-eligible and hourly workers. A strong, united group of people, it supports …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39977