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In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

News

… and operations continue as scheduled.   When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is … update the posting to indicate whether the activity will go on as planned, change to a virtual format or be canceled. … and water conducts heat away from the body about 30 times faster than air at the same temperature.   Proper …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… If you see a job that interests you, apply—you never know what might happen. — Anthony Smith Meet Anthony Smith , one … as a student technician at the Help Desk. When a full-time position opened during his senior year, he seized the … sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s already gained …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… palette isn't picked from a color wheel; it's painted by what's blooming, growing or gracefully fading around her. … for coexistence: a beautiful reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even … ground Kayla’s journey as an artist was shaped by her time at Western Michigan University, diving deep into art …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Building a future defined by connection and purpose

Haworth College of Business

… purpose Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “What excites me the most about accounting is the varied job … was accepted into the school of music, his grades were not good enough to be admitted to the university itself. After … to ask how I’m doing or to see how my day is going—sometimes we need those little interludes to deal with the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

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… from employers including CPA firms, private companies and governmental entities. Held in the Fetzer Center, networking … the help of experts. Drop in during the following dates and times for a 15-minute tour experience during the fairs this … 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall, students can what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

Plan ahead: Here are campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2025 recess

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… for Thanksgiving 2025 recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on Update: Due to weather conditions, the Student Recreation … exempt from the program. The temperature in spaces will not go outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/thanksgiving-2025-recess-0

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

News

… a historic milestone for Western's team: For the first time ever, it competed in NASA's Student Launch. "Even … development to fabrication and launch—as well passed a rigorous series of reviews with NASA scientists to prove the … was able to, as the most senior member of the team, apply what I had learned in school to actual problems with this …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… turning to me with questions," he said. "I figured that's what a student lead does, so I applied." In his role, Ricardo ensures that … fantasy, or tech articles—and enjoys gardening in his free time. Ricardo credits his father as a major influence: "He …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… how close to realism I can get with colored pencils a few times a year.  I drew this piece with Prismacolor colored … methods, graffiti, and basic woodworking skills to express what I feel are fun and thoughtful, functional Art toys, … originally created for the 2022 'These Hallowed Walls’ group art show at the Move With Joy Studio in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26