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Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 24-27 , for the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Thanksgiving recess … officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 23, and there are no afternoon or evening classes Wednesday. WMU offices … on campus during the holiday weekend include: Friday, Nov. 25, 5 p.m. , Bronco football vs. Toledo at Waldo Stadium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36450

Dr. Chansheng He wins WMU Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… management has been named Western Michigan University's 2015 Distinguished Faculty Scholar. Dr. Chansheng He , … highest award for a faculty member and will be honored at the University's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … leadership and tireless efforts in addressing and raising awareness about a wide range of issues related to water …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26781

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

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… WMU for ninth year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The finals, set for around 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 1, are open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the ninth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall Nore and Jin Park, four students participating in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences … trouble learning new material because I did not understand what the topic was used for. This research has given me a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

WMU's Kalamazoo, Battle Creek campuses closed Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, due to worsening winter weather

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… closed Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, due to worsening winter weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University's Kalamazoo and Battle Creek campuses are closed Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 , due to severe winter … Weather-related University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51699

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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… month, Western Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is launching a free … Center. He will argue that mass incarceration and education are the principal civil rights challenges America faces, and … the functioning of the criminal justice system. "The United States has the highest rate of incarceration of any country …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Preservation Submitted by Sara Dillon on Students in the WMU Archaeology Field School have the opportunity to … Michigan Economic Development Corporation “These awardees are helping us build a stronger Michigan by preserving the … to increase student and community involvement; that’s what’s really nice,” says Erika Hartley , director of the

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/ftstjoseph-governorsaward

Passion in research: Yomi Nathan’s journey to finding his niche

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student Yomi Nathan sitting outside of Floyd Hall, home of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.  KALAMAZOO, … to leave Nigeria to continue his education in the United States. This choice brought him to Kalamazoo Valley … learn not to let it control you.”    Nathan’s ultimate career goal is to become a leading researcher and professor …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/yomi-nathan-mechanical-engineering

New award established to recognize graduate students

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… Mendes, Bonner, Fields, Sametz and Pineda KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Graduate Student Advisory Committee at Western Michigan … particularly those who make a difference in the lives of their fellow students. During the event, GSAC debuted a … graduate students who, in their various capacities at WMU, are making a difference in the lives of other graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16149

Western sends second student to exclusive backstage experience at New York Fashion Week

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Stibich visited Times Square during a trip to the Big Apple for fall New York Fashion Week. NEW … Opportunities and Design Association) spring show, what I want to do for my senior thesis and things like that, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69422