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Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success

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… before eventually finding themselves alone on the streets of Detroit. "We would often stay in abandoned buildings or park benches, stuff … the wealth management industry. "These students have faced 2020 with such resiliency, and we congratulate them on their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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…   With the winter season just around the corner, this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan … classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification via one of the methods listed below, all … , visit WMU News online. Contact: Deanne Puca October 26, 2020

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739

Babin and Jennings are two-time Pro Bowl selections

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… standouts were each named Mid-American Conference players of the year, among numerous other college football honors, and both are natives of Kalamazoo . Babin graduated from Paw Paw High School, and … expected to return for the Packers' run in this year's playoffs. Jennings and offensive lineman Tom Nutten are the only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/41

Final parking strategy set for Arcadia Flats

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… Erin Flynn on Arcadia Flats will open to students in fall 2020. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In response to input at recent public … in the fall. The additional spaces—available to residents of Arcadia Flats and Burnhams residence halls—will be included in an expansion of Lot 24, which runs along Ring Road between the west end …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58162

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023

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… 3 , for Spirit Day and throughout spring recess, but most offices are open regular hours. Faculty, staff, students and … are encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12 … on routes. For emergencies only, contact WMU Department of Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call (269) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878

Two WMU students awarded National Grocers Association Foundation scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… scholarships to two students from the Haworth College of Business — Benjamin Famiano and Matt Wyand . Meet the recipients Benjamin Famiano Famiano, of Portage, Michigan, is one of five scholars who received … and Meijer. In addition, Wyand was a competitor in the 2020 NGA Student Case Competition in San Diego where Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65666

Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Brown Hall, Room 2028.   The series begins with a viewing of Samurai Cat on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This film tells the story of an expert swordsman, once a feared killer, who now lives … programs worldwide.   The Soga Japan Center is part of the Haenicke Institute’s Asian Initiatives , which aims …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

Registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… 2013 summer I Chinese culture courses that begin the week of May 6 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors … and are open to the public. They are taught in English and offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment, … main campus in Kalamazoo. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6650

Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives

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… Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, … its June 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized the University administration to … new one-year agreement between WMU and its 22-member Police Officers Association. The agreement—effective July 1, 2021, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64606

Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company

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… Thaj will graduate Saturday, May 1, in the first cohort of Western's product design program. Her pet bird, Mr. … Thaj will graduate Saturday, May 1, in the first cohort of Western's product design program. Her pet bird, Mr. … impressing the CEO during an internship in the summer of 2020. "He asked me how do you see design coming into play at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953