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New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… an event series this fall encouraging residents to engage with the question, “What is a life well lived?”  Across … Kalamazoo Public Library’s downtown branch. Participants can register using this link:  https://linktr.ee/kzoolwl   … guest speaker appearance “The wisdom and vision held by our youngest and oldest generations is critical to helping us …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

WMU donates paper pulp to Goodwill program

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… Goodwill Program, keeping the program employing people with disabilities in business for the next year. The Paperworks Goodwill Program employs people with physical and mental disabilities to make greeting cards … and cotton. Products include holiday, birthday and thank-you cards. For more information or to place an order, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2936

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… says Kara VanderKamp , of Kalamazoo, who graduated in April with a bachelor's degree in public and nonprofit … countries—places like Egypt, Bahrain, Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. In addition to an interview with the featured … we're preparing students for a globalized world in which we can't even imagine. If we can't connect students to other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

WMU closes campuses Jan. 22 for severe weather

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… services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are canceled today, Thursday, Jan. 22 , due to severe weather. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check … University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-22-2026

Why I Give: David Sluyter

W Magazine

… for alumnus David Sluyter .  “I’ve reached the age when I can finally admit I’m getting older,” he jokes.  “It was … on Coldwater Lake, Michigan. “We try to get out early so we can watch the sunrise,” says Sluyter, MA ’69, EdD ’80. “We … three and a half weeks. Finally, upon graduating from WMU with his doctorate in counseling psychology and subsequent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71780

Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks

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… the content; students access that content for free online. With support from the grant, faculty and instructors replace … relieved and appreciative of the free open textbook. "We can't be more excited to continue this impactful program, … costs and the Consumer Price Index. Many students who can't afford their textbooks have found a simple but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and … at WMU. They tour campus, take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, register for fall classes, finalize … of the issues college students face and how they can support as well as meaningfully interact with their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

One Stop offers convenient service to students

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… wishing to take care of last-minute business associated with the start of a new semester. WMU’s temporary One Stop … services offered at Bernhard Center Main level : Students can get new or replacement Bronco ID Cards in Room 109, and … for electronics, computers, or WMU clothing and gear can check out TotalTech and Buster’s, also located on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29413

WMU, WMed join forces in $1.37M project to reduce prehospital medication errors for children

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… Unfortunately, administering medications to young patients can be a challenge for paramedics, who must … that could one day help paramedics in these situations.  With a $1.37 million grant from the U.S. Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71778

"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

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… represent the reminder of death in a relatable way, which can also be taken as comedic. More often than not, a … humor and happiness in everyday activities. If a skeleton can enjoy life, there is nothing stopping us from doing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468