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New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… to dig into the topic. The first event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Kalamazoo Public … Institute (OLLI at WMU) and the University’s Center for the Study of Ethics in Society . “Now more than ever, … vision to build deeper human connection and answer life’s biggest questions has brought them together. Through 2025, "A …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization

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… Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization Submitted by Erin … where sacred herbs are burned to bless and cleanse spaces—before events. "By having this garden, NASO at WMU aims to … medicines of the Ojibwe medicine wheel.  Jodie Palmer , former Western staff member and Council member for the Gun …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… is in the capable hands of someone whose heart beats for the brown and gold. Stanley brings palpable energy, … “Meeting and working alongside incredible Bronco alumni reinforced how meaningful it is to give back to the place that … including in this photo taken at a WMU event in Detroit at Ford Field in 2017. Pictured left to right are Trolisie …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery

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… by Paula M. Davis on Dr. Diane Anderson, vice president for student affairs; Donielle Easlick, Montgomery Essential … ninth president has been dedicated to creating pathways for student success while removing barriers to student … Established in 2014, Essential Needs has become a lifeline for students in need, providing essential resources and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/essential-needs-named-montgomery

WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Dr. Bosse earned a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance from Houghton College, a Master of Music in Clarinet Performance from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in … the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for her doctoral studies in Historical Musicology.  “I am …

https://wmich.edu/music/news/2025/05/director-announcement

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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… teams representing nine regional competitions. Overall performances helped the WMU team earn fourth place for the judges’ trophy, fourth in ground events and sixth in … as outstanding team member, Naman Mody , a senior from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, placed 12th in aircraft preflight …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

Applications now open for The 30

Haworth College of Business

… Applications now open for The 30 Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … criteria, you may submit a self-nomination. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 .  Nominations are … a nomination today! View last year’s edition of The 30 . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/call-nominations-the30-2025

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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… feature  President Edward Montgomery ’s final address before retirement after nearly eight years at the helm of … limited and available on a general admission basis. Tickets for the Extended Family and Friends Livestream Lounge will be available for graduates to reserve on a first-come, first-served basis …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… a business major. Moore is now a senior vice president for the Consumer Technology Association, best known for its … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … office, where I was a counselor for the MLK program and an Upward Bound counselor among other assignments. Those women …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… at Western in 2009. The mural offered a unique opportunity for Experience-Driven Learning, helping students practice … into professional opportunities in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've … City, Michigan. "It just goes to show that there are jobs for us artists and that we can have success through pursuing …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art