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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

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… 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

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… 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

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… 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