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Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for 2024 International Congress

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… International Congress on Medieval Studies in 2023, will be back this year as part of the Pneuma Ensemble.         … View schedule of events Anyone with a WMU email address can register for free, and any city of Kalamazoo resident can register for a discounted price of $25. Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75414

WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year

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… pay schedule will apply to all salaried employees, while hourly and student employees will remain on their current … biweekly pay cycle. Graduate assistants will continue to be paid biweekly as well. New pay periods The first through … conversion as well as answers to frequently asked questions can be found at wmich.edu/payroll/payroll/semimonthly.html . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548

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

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… a student there for a one-of-a-kind educational experience behind the scenes. "It was really crazy to be there!" says … in 2021. Preparing to graduate in spring 2023, Stibich can't imagine a better way to kick off her final year at … Her favorite design involved sewing water soluble thread into different patterns on a shirt, allowing the customer to …

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

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

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… campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I have been bullied, knocked unconscious, called every name in the book. I can go on and on about the terrible experiences that I've … about his identity—both to himself and to others. "You can't go through academia and get your degree without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56242

Technology educator and entrepreneur part of WMU Innovation Day

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Budding entrepreneurs of all ages will be pitching their products, models and prototypes on Friday, … "Innovation 'dollars' will be given to visitors so they can 'invest' in the products they see as the most … has a bachelor's degree in computer science from WMU. He can be found online at kalyani.com and on Twitter as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36600

Broncos Lead interns learn life skills in the legal field

W Magazine

… estate law. Her incredible work as an intern launched her into employee status at the firm this fall as she works … It was amazing and eye-opening, and it was something I will be able to take with me on my own journey,” says Smietana. … are very grateful to have this opportunity from Western to be able to compensate the interns.” Freeman and Smietana …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72528

WMU Board of Trustees approves 2019-20 apartment rate increases

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… apartment-style residential units. The increases will go into effect starting with the fall 2019 semester. While … community market, monthly apartment rates will rise between $0 and $27 starting fall 2019. All campus apartments are currently per-bedroom WMU's Western View apartment-style housing single …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50817

International students lead effort to share cultures with community

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… vice president.  The International Bazaar, which is also being supported by the Haenicke Institute for Global … at the event, dishing up delectable delicacies such as African jollof rice, Middle Eastern baklava, Korean kimbap, Indonesian desserts and Mexican treats, to name a few.  Several other RSOs and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74993

Secondary education alumna receives award from WMU Athletics

College of Education and Human Development

… receives award from WMU Athletics Submitted by Chris Hybels on Sarah Giramia, center, was presented the award by … to create a support system where future educators of color can have easy access to the best support that applies to … faculty model learner-centered instructional practices. Candidates experience learning in a supportive cohort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73161

WMUK holds on-air fall membership drive

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… WMUK holds on-air fall membership drive Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to WMUK's fall 2017 campaign will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets to see the Kalamazoo … also offers programming from the BBC World Service, American Public Media and Public Radio International. To make a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42316