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… female mayor of the city or Portage, Michigan, and an activist and community leader; Mattie Jordan-Woods , BS ‘79, … including North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Katy Tigchelaar , MA ‘11, was promoted to vice president of … chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the St. Joseph County …

… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control of their lives and future. A … the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

… Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The college experience is about more than academics; it also prepares students to … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovering the structure of DNA, diagnosing sickle-cell … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, …

… pollution from stormwater runoff Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent $550,000 state grant is helping make possible an innovative new system engineered … to improve the water quality of Asylum Lake, which is located in Western Michigan University’s 274-acre Asylum …

… the west end of Arcadia Loop and Moore Drive. Lot 23, which is currently being used for construction activities, will … the project wraps up. "We appreciate the students who raised concerns and provided input at the initial project … and in this case, it is also a great start to something bigger—Hilltop Village," Dakin says. Stay up to date on …

… University senior cybersecurity student Jesse Blaine is poised to join the growing profession in protecting … possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able to balance the need for … and hydraulic technician. His experience exposed him to cryptologists, who piqued his interest in encryption. Now a …

… Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and … in honor of U.S. Memorial Day. There will be no classes. Listed below are Memorial Day weekend hours for selected … call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …

… Michigan University's Miller Auditorium. "Kzoo Sings!" is a drop-in, no-commitment singing event open to anyone who … Miller Auditorium's Grand Tier lobby on the second level. This month's event will focus on Queen's hit "Somebody to … harmonies for a pop song or two. No music reading ability is required and no auditions will be conducted. Participants …

… New members Two new faculty members join the ensemble this year, saxophonist Andrew Rathbun and pianist Jeremy Siskind. WMU faculty member and drummer Keith …