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Campus United Way campaign set to launch

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… employment opportunities that provide enough income to support themselves, and a family and should have access to … Creek and Kalamazoo area. Those who make any new, undesignated gifts of at least $50, or undesignated gifts that have increased from the previous year by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26564

$5.5 million renovation unveiled at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… furnishings throughout the Beltline location. "Groups like the Grand Rapids Inventor's Network have already recognized these improvements and are signing up to hold their monthly meetings here starting in … services, developed and adapted her flaming Bronco design to the needs of the venue. Additionally, elements from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26334

Trustees OK 'solar garden' plans for Parkview Campus

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… further WMU's image as a sustainable university and help support both education and service on several levels." … Consumers also will provide $55,000 for WMU to construct up to three additional solar systems for research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26183

Annual festival brings theatre artists from across Midwest to campus

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… as audience and their input in post play discussions will significantly impact the future of these new works. It is … unique ways. Each play centers around a character (or group of characters) who are lost and searching for something … maker wanting to make an impact on the world, a group of people finding connection in the aftermath of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47468

WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication

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… attention, students, research talent and financial support." Since January 2015, Proudfoot has served at the … student persistence, graduation rates and philanthropic support. Earlier in his career, Proudfoot moved up the ranks in marketing in the Indiana University system …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241

Two honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… Michigan Autism Council, and he was among a select group invited to the State Capitol this spring as a new autism-related bill was signed into law. Fuqua also was named Psychologist of the … the First-Year Experience Curriculum Committee, WMU Upward Bound and the International Festival Committee. A WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600

Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award

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… Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award Submitted … The Kellogg Foundation was singled out for its longtime support for diversity initiatives that impact the college and … to create a world-class aviation program in Battle Creek. A significant portion of the grants from the foundation to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/336

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… KALAMAZOO—Twitter messages requesting Japanese books to support Western Michigan University's new major in Japanese … hours, he opened every box, sorted the materials, and sold duplicate and unnecessary items to used bookstores. Then he … houses had been half-destroyed, and as they were cleaning up the chaos, they didn't know what to do with their books," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… to a better future. Proceeds from the dinner program will support the Walker Institute's mission to promote more … private reception. Individual tables are available for groups of eight people. Visit mywmu.com/walkerinstitute to … to studying race, ethnicity and poverty, and the struggle for justice and civil rights. Among the chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… games at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … reopens. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside unoccupied buildings and student commuter lots will not be plowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332