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Artists from Center for Disability Services display works

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… participants in day programming and services offered by the Center for Disability Services are on display in the second floor art gallery of the … 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5930

Broncos recognized for commitment to diversity, inclusion with 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor the recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Diversity Award at … of individuals, departments and groups across campus who are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity and … Inclusion Committee The college’s DEI Committee includes 15 faculty and staff members who show “an exceptional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/health-college-cynthia-klekar-cunningham-win-2024-excellence-diversity-award

Nominations sought for Excellence in Diversity Awards

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… for Excellence in Diversity Awards. KALAMAZOO--Nominations are being accepted through Tuesday, Jan. 31, for Western … Michigan University's Excellence in Diversity Awards . The awards recognize the accomplishments of employees, students and groups that contribute to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/59

Spring recess hours announced

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… Monday, March 4 , and continues  through Friday, March 8 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are … hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28; 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 1; closed Saturday and Sunday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776

Students honored for entrepreneurial innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.─Two Western Michigan University student entrepreneurs are being recognized for their original business ideas. Avery Green , a senior from … men. "I came into Starting Gate with just a vague idea of what I wanted my business to be," says Green. "The fact that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46807

First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on If more athletes were like Makenzie Russell, the slur of "dumb jock" would disappear from the American … the classic example of the power of "first impressions."  What "sold" her?  The "friendly staff and students, … facilities such as the flight simulators, and career-pathway programs with major airlines," she says.  "It …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/russell

"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

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… More Ramen" "Discovering Fun, New and Interesting Places" "What inspired me for my "Memento Vitae" series was wanting to represent the reminder of death in a relatable way, which can also be … I thought it might bring viewers joy and a good laugh; we are all just skeletons trying to live. Quarantine allowed me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468

New LEED building certifications boost WMU total to seven

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… Building KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is starting the new year with a total of seven campus buildings recognized for meeting the … building and its special features most recently appeared in the December 2012 issue of Buildings magazine. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4731

NeoVent duo wins innovation prize sponsored by U.S. Patent Office

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… Joseph Barnett, Stephen John and Mo Rocca KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The creation of a lifesaving medical tool for use in … as the University of Virginia, the WMU duo takes home a $12,500 cash prize. Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, which … for leaders in global health to collaborate on healthcare solutions for the underserved. Barnett's trip was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28697

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… experiences on his resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the … education advocates in Dominican Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of … support to thrive   When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi