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Western's student-run radio station earns national award nominations

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… Mich.—Flexibility fueled success this school year for Western Michigan University's student-run radio station, … Kyle Petronio "This is truly a remarkable accomplishment for the 89.1 WIDR-FM team," says Glen Dillon , assistant director for student media. "They have done an amazing job in spite …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63226

Taste and see world cultures at International Festival

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… Ballroom. The event features display tables, cultural performances and a fashion show. Admission is free, and for a nominal fee attendees may sample traditional foods … the world in a single evening while gaining an appreciation for the diversity of cultures prevalent at WMU. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5157

WMU closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to severe weather

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… on WMU is closed Tuesday, Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan … the University's Kalamazoo and Battle Creek campuses. For information on the status of regional locations, visit … 8 a.m. to midnight , Jan. 7. All offices are closed. Biggby Coffee is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12524

WMU closed Wednesday, Jan. 23, due to severe weather

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, Western Michigan University is … weather. All classes are canceled. Classes are canceled for the day. The closure includes the University's Kalamazoo … and services except those listed below also are closed: Biggby: open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PNC Bank: open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51291

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students and faculty earned awards at the American Society for Engineering and Education’s (ASEE) 2024 North Central Section Conference, including first place for Best Student Paper and Best Professional Paper and third place for Best Student Poster and Best Student Paper. Held in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75475

Talks on community empowerment locally and in Middle East

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… 25, 2 to 4 p.m. --Torczyner will be the keynote speaker for a forum and panel discussion with residents of Kalamazoo's … and the power of partnership and solidarity in the struggle for social change. The McGill Middle East program is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/91

Undergraduate selected to receive prestigious Boren Scholarship

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… awarded a prestigious federal scholarship and has big plans for her upcoming year studying abroad in Brazil. Caitlin … including cities, beaches, mountains and the Amazon rainforest. She also plans to take extracurricular classes in … surfing and cooking. Wiley has an intrinsic motivation for applying for the Boren Scholarship—her long-held public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47663

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… future. Business graduate Kordell Smith lined up an inside sales job weeks before graduation. Read about his WMU journey. KALAMAZOO, … to help students and recent alumni position themselves for professional success. “It’s more important than ever for

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship

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… to inspire candidates who not only have a shared passion for brewing science, but also roots here in Michigan," says … , WMU professor of chemistry. "Southwest Michigan is a hub for craft brewing in no small part because of Bell's, and … craft beer accounts for more than 12 percent of beer sales, and the industry is becoming a significant generator …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258

Climate Emergency Month, led by WMU's Climate Change Working Group, will focus on awareness, action

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Scientists have been sounding the alarm for decades, and the impacts of climate change are now being … aims to shine a light on the growing issues and call for action throughout the month of March, which the … to make a living in their ancestral homeland and looking for new places to live. You have low-lying island nationals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70784