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Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for this year's fair. KALAMAZOO—The … contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904

Gibbs House accepting resident applications

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… will have their own private room, and will be paid as hourly student employees at a rate consistent with their level of experience and the scale of their … are available online at wmich.edu/sustainability , and can be submitted via e-mail to @email or in person at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/248

Peter Gros and friends come to Miller Auditorium

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… performance featuring storytelling, multimedia and working with wild animals. Purchase tickets online: … engaging touring show, Peter highlights his many adventures with a mix of video clips and bloopers while introducing … Tickets are on sale now and range from $25 to $30. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5973

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… employee who was deployed between 2022 and 2023. "When you're mobilized and have to come back, you really need a boss in a work enviroment that …   Dennis   Lutz  during the award reception. "You're juggling a lot of balls when you're in the service, and you

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75573

Trustees put stamp of approval on power plant employee contract

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… University Board of Trustees approved a three-year contract with WMU employees who are members of the Michigan State … new contract involve the number of annual leave hours that can be carried forward into future years as well as changes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6648

WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students

University Libraries

… always have access to the textbook.” Textbook costs can impact student stress levels, behavior and academic … and Latinx students, according to a report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Western students taking a course with a grant-funded OER textbook expressed appreciation for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73818

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… an event series this fall encouraging residents to engage with the question, “What is a life well lived?”  Across … Kalamazoo Public Library’s downtown branch. Participants can register using this link:  https://linktr.ee/kzoolwl   … guest speaker appearance “The wisdom and vision held by our youngest and oldest generations is critical to helping us …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich—In a year marked by significant competition among nonprofit initiatives, one small but … helped children and families navigate trauma and stress with greater resilience. Backed by research and driven by … to be delivered, free of charge, to Kalamazoo County youth undergoing developmental trauma assessments, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… John M. Dunn's State of the University address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring … will make his art experiences a contemporary assault on your eyes." A colleague added that Solomon promotes an "open … and whether they succeed or not," the student said. "If she cannot help you, she will guide you to where you need to go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Community invited to participate in day of giving

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… Dec. 3. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is partnering with Giving Tuesday, a nationwide campaign to engage Americans in giving on Tuesday, Dec. 3 . Begun in 2012, the … who want to learn more about WMU's giving day initiative can stop by a tent that will be set up on campus from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11653