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Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation
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… be preserved during the East Hall renovation. KALAMAZOO—After four weeks of evaluation and initial design work, … core of the building—the part of East Hall that was completed in 1905 and is considered the birthplace of WMU. Discussions remain underway to assess the cost and feasibility of preserving the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238
Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU
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… lead a panel of students and community members—one of whom was in the audience the night King originally spoke. The … to hear parts of a rarely heard formal address by King that was for many years literally lost. For that reason, the … speak in Read Fieldhouse Dec. 18, 1963 , just four months after delivering his acclaimed "I Have a Dream" speech on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11610
History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy
Merze Tate College
… In September 2021, WMU named one of its academic units after her—one of the few Black women to have an academic … responsible for overseeing a college that is an alliance of services, units and departments that empower students to … has been called into question, I am honored to serve in ways that celebrate Black women,” says Perryman-Clark. “I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559
Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For 35 years, the family of Cathy Swartz has been searching for answers in the young mother's … along with forensic genetic genealogy to identify Robert Waters as Swartz's accused killer. Officers arrested him on … into the program I wanted to go into social work. But after meeting MSP detectives, prosecutors and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545
WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7
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… to navigate the halls of the College of Health and Human Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a blind graduate assistant at … get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira takes away any barrier of delay and provides sighted help with a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591
Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus
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… of student employment in Career and Student Employment Services in Merze Tate College. "We celebrate Student … not only makes students more marketable to employers after graduation, it also can increase academic performance … Week. A complete calendar of events is available below. AWARDS Western recognizes the top student employee and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281
Cybersecurity student dreams big
Cybersecurity
… Cybersecurity student dreams big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on experiences, … says McElroy. “My roommate, Finley Burns, and I really wanted to create a space for students to get really hands on … encountered cybersecurity during high school in Illinois. After participating in a student club and a CyberPatriot …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity
Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career
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… now works as a geospatial analyst at Maxar Technologies. "I was talking to an exploratory advisor (my freshman year) and … is similar to what he used in a funded research project he was involved in at WMU—a unique opportunity for an … trees in 20 years had been cut short—it was canceled after seven years. The goal was to determine what growth, if …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58014
Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance
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… May 13 , on campus in 1010 College of Health and Human Services Building. Knowledge of the Blue Cross Blue Shield … Human Resources department. For more information , contact WARF officers Barbara Havira, chair, at … at prooney@chartermi.net or (269) 327-3945. For more about WARF, visit wmuaaup.net and click the WARF tab. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050
Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni award event … and had to figure out the middle of the problem or formula. After each group came up with their own way, we would have a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952