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From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship
College of Arts and Sciences
… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Emotional short stories and melodramatic poems provided the childhood building blocks for Western Michigan University alumna and author Dr. Melinda … country,” says Moustakis. “I went on a short book tour this spring and one of the stops was in Seattle. Some students I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670
Experience Chinese culture by taking a class this summer
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… class. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University is accepting registrations for … A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older as well as WMU students, while tuition is free for … The institute offers culture classes during WMU's fall and spring semesters as well as the University's summer I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39256
Sky Broncos top regional competition to advance to nationals
News
… BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Sweeping first place in both ground and flight events, Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky … the scores speak for themselves going into nationals this spring.” He added a notable achievement was senior Kyle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69583
WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills
News
… WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills … program offered through the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University will help business executives … Courses take place throughout the late winter and into spring. More information can be found at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38329
Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU
News
… the results here . NEW YORK—Weaving through construction and traffic, Lynnae Strait has become accustomed to the … Midtown Manhattan. A graphic designer at GHD Partners, the Western Michigan University alumna is a long way from her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. Strait talks to people at a Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683
Trumpeter kicks off annual jazz festival
News
… verified) on Tim Hagans KALAMAZOO—Grammy-nominated composer and trumpeter Tim Hagans will join the Western Jazz Quartet in the kickoff concert for the 33rd annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival at 8 p.m. Friday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5353
Bronco in business: WMU alumna leads the way in Chicago’s contemporary fashion scene
College of Education and Human Development
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Shannon Hoffman (BS ’06, textile and apparel studies) is the president of Studio H Chicago – … showroom in Chicago that brings specialty stores, boutiques and larger retailers of the Midwest the latest fashions. … Hoffman said. “I continue to believe my business will grow and that there is no limit to my success.” Hoffman didn’t …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/01/wmu-textile-apparel-alumna-shannon-hoffman-chicago
WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … for Global Education announces the 2025 Japanese Culture and Language Presentations. The event, which features … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage
Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… operate giant Chinese Dragon. The Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University will host a Chinese New Year's … of the Boar in the Kalamazoo community . The gala is free and open to the public. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728
New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability
News
… by Erin Flynn on Maddie Christians, S.H.E. Shed creator, and Brianna McCann, program manager in the Office for … Mich.— Aishi Dhar Puja walked through the lobby of Western Michigan University’s Office for Sustainability with … Housing Equipment (S.H.E.) Shed is now open, giving Western students the opportunity to pick up new and gently …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed