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More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress

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… conference attracts participants from around the globe who fill area hotels and six campus residence halls in WMU's … panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to welcoming our colleagues from near and … event highlights Musical and theatrical performances are always among the highlights of the congress. This year, they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… offer students a chance to chart a course to a fulfilling future. For Hawke Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. "Becoming a Bronco … such a brighter perspective on life. It's improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global … learning in 2024.  KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Deniss Efesper Nkya was 14 years old when he decided he would one day leave his … and Human Development. The program prepares graduates to fill in-demand positions in international education, says …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—A new grant will help Western Michigan University fill a critical need for teachers of multilingual learners … of Special Education and Literacy Studies , have been awarded a $2.96 million National Professional Development … of the 2022 National Professional Development grant award. The NPD grants awarded to WMU have been instrumental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was essentially … due to attrition occur, community members are invited to fill the available spots. Those who graduate from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s … the goodies you can imagine. Before the pandemic, you could walk the halls of the school during lunchtime and find … people, see what the needs are that we might be able to fill, but we’re also learning from them,” Tenney says, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

WMU expanded aviation center to meet needs of growing industry

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… the space the following fall. The aviation jobs needed to fill this gap are high skilled, high quality and well … Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek along with Duncan Aviation, Waco Classic Aircraft Corp. and Centennial Aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53381

Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots

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… of the Native Plant Propagation Project's seedlings into waiting containers that they care for until the seedlings … faculty, there's no sense in having empty rooms when we can fill them with things that can help beautify campus or help our community in other ways." Jackson waters some of the flats of plants he grows …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808

WMU congress puts focus of world's medieval scholars on Kalamazoo

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… campus residence halls during the congress, and others will fill hotels throughout the area. For the four days of the … medieval architecture and coins from the Middle Ages to the way the Middle Ages are portrayed in children's literature. … involved in metal casting using soapstone to craft pewter ware. The exhibits hall, which is a favorite venue for both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39837

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… in self-isolation. Stick to a routine Don’t sit all day watching TV and surfing the internet, get up and get moving. … Sindecuse Health Center, recommends going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day, eating your meals at … or anxious to go and have something to go and do and fill your day." FRee your mind Isolation doesn't mean you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648