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Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library
University Libraries
… The University Libraries is growing something new this spring—a Seed Library for the Western Michigan University community. Starting Monday, April 1 , Western students, employees and community members can pick up free seeds from Waldo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205
Make a Difference staff award nominations due
News
… are due by Friday, Feb. 28. KALAMAZOO—Nominations for the spring round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference … that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/12876
Building a future defined by connection and purpose
Haworth College of Business
… Building a future defined by connection and purpose Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … any industry you can dream about working in,” says senior Western Michigan University accountancy student Michael Andres from Kalamazoo, Michigan. “From working in tax, to …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student
Campus talks, exhibit focus on water as an essential global resource
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… special focus on Kalamazoo, will begin Wednesday, Jan. 13 , and continue through April 13 at Western Michigan University. The 13 multidisciplinary talks … a brown bag lunch. No talk will be offered March 9 during spring recess. Titled "Our Blue Marble—Water, Home and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29638
Decades-old alumni friendships honored with naming of campus facilities
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… of friendship will be honored with the naming of three Western Michigan University facilities for a trio of men who met on campus as students and went on to become WMU trustees, Detroit business and … and ties to WMU, the two residence halls that comprise the Western Heights complex will be named Hall-Archer-Pickard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39675
Sabbatical leaves granted to 36 faculty members
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… during the 2015-16 academic year to engage in research and creative projects as well as other work that promotes … growth and development. The leaves were granted by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees during its … Qiji "Jim" Zhu, professor of mathematics. Effective for the spring 2016 semester Dr. Lisa E. Baker, professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21132
WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement
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… WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on … contributions to teaching and student learning at Western Michigan University. Through their thoughtful … learning has been consistent throughout her career at Western. “Simply, Dr. Apker is dedicated beyond measure to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter
Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU
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… Tawakkol Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth Conference. Update 3/11/20: Out of an abundance … Mich.—She shined a light on government corruption and human rights abuses in Yemen, sparking a reform movement … Prize Laureate Tawakkol Karman will share her story at Western Michigan University. A journalist and advocate for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403
Governor, honorary degree recipient highlight WMU commencement
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… will be part of the celebration Saturday, April 29 , when Western Michigan University grants more than 2,600 degrees … graduation exercises at a small number of Michigan colleges and universities each year. In addition, Dr. Antonio R. … is for the College of Arts and Sciences. Each of these spring commencement ceremonies will include music by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39580
Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase
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… Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids … Award-winning jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker will join the Western Michigan University Jazz Quartet, Gold Company and … by a wide range of artists including James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen and Parliament/Funkadelic to Frank Sinatra, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442