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Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… around the corner, and now is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure policy .   University closures … outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. … and expected severely cold temperatures prompted many Michigan colleges to close. The closure delayed the start of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

Japan Foundation Film Series to begin in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Center will host a Japan Foundation Film Series at Western Michigan University in December. Screenings will take place … and cultural programming at WMU and throughout Southwest Michigan.    The Soga Japan Center  regularly invites … that supports the global engagement of the Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist more than …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/film

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to … was seeking.   Garrett started to research other schools in Michigan. At Western, she could major in anthropology, … in the world, and I don’t want to miss out.” About  Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization

Jazz Studies

… Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Jazz and the Irving S. Gilmore School of … Jazz Festival, which will now be known as the “Western Michigan University John Stites Jazz Festival.” Beginning in … as well as instrument specific classes. A mainstay in Michigan for 47 years, these funds will be used to heighten …

https://wmich.edu/jazz/news/2024/11/stites-jazz-festival

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

News

… Dr. Kristen E. Salomonson is prepared to lead Western Michigan University’s enrollment efforts as the new … initiatives that enhanced both recruitment and retention. A Michigan native, Salomonson’s academic background includes a … master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication from Michigan State University, a field that bridges her …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… you feel the love tonight? The answer is yes for Western Michigan University digital marketing students who are … to post on my account,” says Hannah DeLora from Muskegon, Michigan. “Choosing photos that I thought would pique … find relatable,” says Cheyenne Niemann from South Lyon, Michigan. “When I was curating my Instagram Stories, I made …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12

News

… 12 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at … lease agreement for additional storage space for the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/trustees-meet-dec-12-0

Alumni classnotes, fall 2024

W Magazine

… classnotes, fall 2024 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western Michigan University recognizes alumni achievements and … citizens of Detroit. Loren Khogali , BS ‘98, of Plymouth, Michigan, was appointed to the state’s Indigent Defense … and Kathryn Norton Coffey, MA ‘01, both of Spring Lake, Michigan, self-published their book “Designing Math …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-alumni-classnotes

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… metro Detroit who have developmental disabilities or mental health concerns. That's smart. Prepared for Opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Kinetic Affect to address diversity in community performance

News

… County, Kalamazoo College, and Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The program also is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5531