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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

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… 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 andand 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