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Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually

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… Studies to convene virtually Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Medieval scholars from around the world … The sessions are in a variety of formats, many taking the form of a series of academic paper presentations. … , director of the Medieval Institute. A virtual Exhibits Hall, which showcases a diverse international selection of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67979

WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Joan Rappeport was born on February 19, 1929, in the New York City borough of Queens where she grew up as a child. She passed away unexpectedly in her Kalamazoo, Michigan, home on January 9, 2020, at the age of … February 1, at 10 a.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. In lieu of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

Spring recess hours announced

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… 1. Spring recess continues Monday through Friday, Mach 4-8. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan … students and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to … employees may have contractually scheduled regular work days March 4-8 since the University continues to provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… grad to embrace identity Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hawke Osterhout will graduate with a bachelor's degree in psychology and plans to pursue a master's degree. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. … lives." Osterhout feels more than prepared to take on the challenges ahead in her career thanks to outstanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Time to review winter weather policies, issues

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… policies, issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan weather can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians … policy, snow- and ice-removal procedures, and safe-walking tips. University closures WMU rarely closes due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44064

Financial incentives spark employee giving

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… Financial incentives spark employee giving Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students across campus benefit whenever WMU employees make a gift through Broncos4Broncos. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Each … with refreshments and prize drawings were held in Heritage Hall Feb. 10 to start the campaign and May 5 to celebrate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40463

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"My first sentence was 'I love shoes,'" … and developing assets for the livestream experience challenged students to work outside their comfort zones. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Seita Scholars KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a program to help youths … Two representatives of Western Michigan University, Kevin Knutson , director of the College of Arts and Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… on From left: Joseph Barnett, Stephen John and Mo Rocca KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The creation of a lifesaving medical tool … Inventors Competition, a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame sponsored by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the AbbVie Foundation. WMU May alumnus Stephen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

Anita Hill to kick off new 'Raise Your Voice' speaker series

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… Anita Hill to kick off new 'Raise Your Voice' speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Hill … March 3: Soraya Chemaly , 7 p.m., 2000 Schneider Hall, "Effecting Change through Social Media." April 4: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21125