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Final WMU graduating class of the decade ready to make its mark on the world
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… to become. It’s a place where passions are ignited, knowledge is embraced and character is formed," says … that empowers them to make a real difference in the world, no matter which sphere they chose to enter." one grad's … their idea of learning by doing and learning by failure, not so much learning by textbook or test, because you're not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57111
WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm
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… Michigan University campuses are closed and there will be no classes on Thursday, Feb. 23 , due to an ice storm in the … WMU to close at noon. 2019, Jan. 23—A mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow closed schools throughout the region. … the upper Midwest to close for two full days. 2019, Feb. 13—Freezing rain followed by heavy snow closed the University. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876
WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council
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… recognition from U.S. Green Building Council Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … 80 national campus sustainability leaders and the Detroit Free Press has named the University a Michigan Green Leader. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744
New digital narrative tells story of a ‘Girl’s Journey to Ecuador’ and flight from Nazi Germany
University Libraries
… to Ecuador. “I had these two very remarkable things: notable artifacts and photographs and a compelling family … every part of Ina’s journey, starting in Germany with the free thinkers through leaving [Ecuador] to give the deeper … fit immediately into the Jewish community because they were Freethinkers,” Miles says. “They were culturally German and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69162
Sales students place second overall in national competition
Haworth College of Business
… competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hughey and Bruno KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two Western Michigan … Competition. To earn the second-place spot, Marissa Bruno and Tyler Hughey , both sales and business marketing … built a marketing campaign for one of E & J Gallo's struggling wine brands and presented a plan to improve sales. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43518
Public celebration set to highlight creativity, diversity and community
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… highlight creativity, diversity and community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A student works on the art project. … in diameter and 10 feet in height. The celebration is free and open to the public, and in case of rain or high …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16145
Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams
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… It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan … its inaugural year. The new competitive esports teams are not affiliated with Bronco Athletics and will instead be … the varsity team," Rattray says, adding there are currently no student scholarships associated with esports. With the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222
Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend
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… Experience , are closed Saturday through Monday, Sept. 2-4. No campus tours will take place over the weekend. Bernhard … Monday, Sept. 2-4, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and … All other shops and services are closed. Information Technology Help Desk is closed Saturday through Monday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42182
WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years
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… WMU Cooley Law’s Innocence Project frees man unjustly jailed for 42 years … DETROIT, Mich.—A Detroit man, Ledura Watkins , was freed June 15 after serving 42 years in prison for a robbery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40557
New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students
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… As of Monday, April 24, 2023 , the self-guided tour app is no longer available. Explore the virtual tour or schedule a … for Apple and Android devices—gives families an innovative way to experience campus on their own terms. … and COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions can change. Plus, not every family will want a traditional visit structure at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451