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World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress
News
… return to Kalamazoo this month for the 54th celebration of the Western Michigan University International Congress on Medieval Studies . The event, which has become a rite of spring in the Kalamazoo community, runs from Thursday, … technology to Norse mythology. Attendees will include professional scholars, most with university appointments; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094
Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary
Haworth College of Business
… located in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a … and reception at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28 , outside of Room 3020 of Schneider Hall. The center oversees thousands of student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266
Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more
News
… starts Tuesday, Jan. 22 , and ends Monday, March 25 . One of the first talks in the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's spring series will revolve around the … A. Cisler It will be presented by Dr. Ron A. Cisler , dean of the WMU College of Health and Human Services. Cisler will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013
Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western
First-Year Faces
… to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more than therapy in dance: … Over the coming years, she participated in all types of dance forms and won awards in numerous dance … have both of my interests as majors: dance and exercise science. And Western, well, it just called to me. I visited …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084
OT, social work faculty earn $1.8 million behavioral health grant
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… University project that aims to increase the number of thoroughly trained treatment providers who work with the … community members . Dr. Ann Chapleau , associate professor of occupational therapy, and Dr. Jennifer Harrison , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45083
Catching Up with Katich: Brooke Begins Her Aviation Climb
College of Aviation
… family to attend college, but she has a different kind of legacy that is just as important. A junior majoring in … and operations at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , she has some deep familial roots embedded in … originally was going to pursue a degree in aviation flight science, a short time ago I opted to change my career course …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/katich
Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Dalton Center Recital Hall to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Boar in the Kalamazoo community . The gala is free … Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian … games and prize drawings to give attendees a taste of what a new year's festival looks and feels like in China. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728
WMU goes all in to promote student success
News
… to college life and the University. Launched at the start of the 2018-19 academic year, it is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards from … is helping to fund: An expansion of the College of Arts and Sciences’s existing Gateways to Completion program, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644
WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… 97 plan to travel during the spring semester with their professors. This milestone marks a growing trend at The … partly due to a dramatic increase in faculty-led program offerings, many of which will be on display at the 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Study Abroad Fair . The Haenicke Institute …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
News
… Kavalhuna, J.D., following his appointment by the WMU Board of Trustees as WMU's 10th president. Kavalhuna is set to … that we will continue our progress.” Kavalhuna earned his bachelor's degree in aviation science from WMU and juris doctorate from Cooley Law School. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president