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WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward Montgomery cut the ribbon for the new pattern plotter printer. … can select from different stitch types. Left to right are Dr. Mary Simpson, Dean Laura Dinehart of the College of … boots on the ground ready to go and be employed, and that's what we want," Dr. Mary Simpson , assistant professor,   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

Refreshments, games to greet returning students, faculty and staff

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… and prizes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3,  at the Campus Flagpoles between Kanley Chapel and the Lee … staff will be available to answer questions about health care at WMU and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18070

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator … “Basketball was always my favorite sport growing up. That’s what I enjoyed.”  With his passion for sports, Conner … more involved and understand that outside of class there are more opportunities to do different things. Being …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… on I’ve learned how to talk to everybody and be more out there and be myself. I’ve met lots of great, amazing people who can help me in the future. — … university phone line while, building skills to launch her career. A Leader at the Switchboard Ellie serves as the

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Movie and discussion focus on weight-loss obsession

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… obsession Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "America the Beautiful 2" KALAMAZOO--The sequel to the award-winning … University in advance of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week . " America the Beautiful 2 : The Thin … will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 , in Room 2452 of Knauss Hall. Discussion with the audience by a panel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/145

Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Buster Bronco signed books throughout the Blind Date with a Book sale. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Secondhand … books on Nov. 18 . Held annually as part of the College’s Cares Day , the sale raised more than $2,500 for Read and … date with a book concept makes it easier because you know what the core fundamentals [are] without focusing on titles …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… And, it’s a good thing she held onto that dream. Just as the market collapsed in the U.S. in 2007 to 2008, Qi said … city, like Kalamazoo, has one distinct advantage—the people are really friendly here.” Qi gives her parents a lot of … consisted of British textbook English, which differs somewhat in pronunciation and grammar from U.S.-style English. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… be closed Monday, May 27, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day . There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected University … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Admissions office is closed Saturday, Sunday and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7241

Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives

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… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At its June 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized … an increase to their base salary.  The new contract also states the union members will have the same health care plan design and contribution rate as faculty and …

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

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… Venture Grant recipients Submitted by Erin Flynn on The inaugural DigitalWMU marketing career fair was a success, netting multiple students … responsibilities. "This idea of water spiders also captures what we are doing with our evolving curriculum that requires …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement