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Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… works by Western Michigan University students during the spring of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on thethe elements in the piece (down to the fabrics and thread) are symbols of my childhood, my independence, and the places … into my art for six months during lockdown and created what I consider to be some of my best work. I have been …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… Guadalupe "Lupe" Guzman Ramos has learned a lot from his parents, not the least of which is a willingness to take a risk.  In the … some drawbacks.  A 1960 episode of CBS Reports -- basically what "60 Minutes" is these days -- focused on the harsh …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute slates January Thaw event

News

… January Thaw event Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Cranbrook House is the destination of one of the … courses and seven trips will be offered. The courses are short term, lasting one to six weeks, and take place on … the upcoming activities should visit the Winter/Spring 2015 Catalog page, as this page contains corrections and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20891

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

News

… Puca on Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is one of 40 researchers in the nation to be awarded a National Science Foundation … did not come from a scientific family, but I knew this was what I wanted to do." Indeed, she's the first one on this … in STEM," Calvo-Ochoa says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Movie and discussion focus on weight-loss obsession

News

… 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

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… Nicolai has rubbed elbows -- and wings -- with some of the giants of the WMU College of Aviation in his 28 years as … move of the program from Kalamazoo to its current base at what was then the W. K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek .  … FAA Flight Instructor of the Year for the Grand Rapids area in 1996 and garnering master-instructor status in 2008 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… to action Submitted by Erin Flynn on "Western has prepared me to follow my dreams by giving me well-rounded training in all aspects of musical theatre, as well as making sure I am prepared for the … plans to put big aspirations into action. "This part, about what we can do if we realize this promise, is incredible," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

WMU begins STARS sustainability initiative with 'gold' rating

News

… (not verified) on WMU announced its involvement in the program in November. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … assessment and rating system. Of those, 312 schools are rated and only 65 are currently rated gold. WMU becomes No. 66—among just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17657

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

News

… 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

Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Friday, April 2

News

… Friday, April 2 Submitted by Deanne Puca on A member of the fire burn crew monitors an area burn at the Asylum Lake preserve in 2019 KALAMAZOO, … On  Friday, April 2 , 14 acres of prairie as well as 4.5 acres on the southeast shores of the lake will be burned, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63807