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Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

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… and charity polar plunge open to community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Winter Carnival offers events … day on campus, enjoying a variety of competitions along with sledding, ice skating and live entertainment. Hot food … competition for more than 19,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Admission to the carnival is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

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… WMU honors two for teaching excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not … John M. Dunn's State of the University address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring … the University to recognize faculty members for their work with. Adams and Malott join 14 other faculty members who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… to keep tuition cost below statewide average Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Acting at its July 25 … that entails--and at a cost that is more in keeping with a less complex institution," Dunn told the board. … fewer than 12 credits pay on a per-credit basis as well, with the per-credit-hour rate set at $316.03. Although WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Campus to be organized into four … long-term strategic plan to blend housing and dining needs with the academic success goals of a new generation of … dining facilities that will encourage students to connect with their fellow students as they enjoy restaurant-style …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's  Miller Auditorium announced its 2019-20 Zhang Financial Broadway in West … Series events will be announced at a later date, along with single ticket on-sale dates. Renewing subscribers … as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie" and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie." When a baking contest in a nearby county—and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52449

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… University students equipped and excited to vote. The nonpartisan group, which focuses on encouraging civic … by voting. The lieutenant governor will kick things off with an introduction, followed by a discussion among … , a junior studying political science who has been involved with WeVote since his freshman year. "There's just a feeling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… B.A.'83, M.A.'00, and Michael Renner-Lewis pose with a portrait of Dr. Elson Floyd in the lobby in WMU's … combined professional experiences and skills to form a nonprofit organization that teaches computer coding, … have been here ever since. “We’re so glad we can partner with Milo Coding Academy and help support the great work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature

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… hits Moth stage again after CBS feature Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Downey KALAMAZOO—A Western … in The Moth's 4th annual Michigan GrandSLAM Championship pegged to the theme "Fall from Grace." "I am thrilled to be a part of this event and share the stage with some amazing storytellers," Downey says. "While the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1644

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on President Dunn with attendees at last year's 25 Year Club gala KALAMAZOO—A … Invitations have been mailed to members of the club, with reservations due Friday, Nov. 15 . For the full roster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10913

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… Western Michigan University student is experiencing it all now at his Dining Services job after receiving some new … Kibadi, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo with plans to study biomedical sciences and follow in his … helps fit Kibadi's new hearing aids. Growing up, Kibadi struggled to hear teachers and was often accused of not paying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924