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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for A Weekly … encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

News

… by Erin Flynn on WMU football players run drills at Warren Dunes. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sprints instead of selfies. … the field and in the classroom. As their seasons get underway, a few seasoned student-athletes are giving a glimpse … also find time to give back through camps or other service opportunities. "We definitely want to reach out to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… experience as a lawyer has taken him from courtrooms in Washington, D.C., to countries all over the world.  Mark … to come.  “I loved the philosophy department while I was at Western and got a lot out of it,” says Rochon. … Law School and then began working in Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C. After seven years, he decided to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner

News

… Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Hispanic community. Receiving the Delores Huerta Community Service Award is Lissette Mira-Amaya , an El Concilio board … heroes. Receiving the Tri-Community Award is Monsignor Michael Hazard of Kalamazoo's St. Joseph Parish and a former El …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52584

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… Mich.—A campuswide call for ideas that transform the way Western Michigan University serves students has led to … by the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is also being … "good, solid concepts that will improve campus life and service to our students, and simply need to be implemented." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … a major public announcement but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , … efforts—the teaching and learning, the student support services, the strategic planning, faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… feel the passion through the diverse sustainability pathways they explored," says judge Laura Evans , director of … that incentivizes sustainable purchases, and Copia, an aeroponics system, earning $3,000 each.  "I think the Bronco … students to develop a transformative idea for a product, service, business or policy that addresses one or more of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … says Babiceanu. “For example, in the aviation and aerospace domain, both safety and security design are … Pillay also researches ways to enhance emergency medical services responses in urban areas using drones and seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… and winning the program's first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the … and resilience, and the people who became family along the way." On a mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted … organizations on campus while also engaging in community service.  "I did a lot of meaningful work," she says. "Every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Back-to-school events planned for new and returning students

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… or (269) 387-4463. International student orientation The Haenicke Institute for Global Education will hold its 2017 … wmich.edu/internationaladmissions . Direct questions to Wayne Bond at wayne.l.bond@wmich.edu or (269) 387-4853 or … or (269) 387–2332. One Stop Center A temporary service center will be open at the beginning of the fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42123