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Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… Smith , president of the Western Student Association. After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert reception will be held while … engineering— Matthew J. Baird of Alpena, Michigan. Music— Michael A. Hudson-Casanova of Sterling Heights, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219

WMU Libraries unveils digital campus history map

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… , WMU professor and librarian. The collaborative project was initiated by staff in the Libraries' Research Services department, utilizing their expertise in … questions regarding who, exactly, our buildings were named after," said Glatz. Although the technology is a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57700

New admissions director to start in February

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… enrollment management and interim director of admissions. "After visiting campus, I was very impressed by the University. The dedication of the … Prior to taking the position at Northeastern, she was at Purdue University-Calumet from 2007 to 2012, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21304

Flagstar Bank CEO to open Distinguished Speaker Series

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… management, compliance and quality control. Previously, he was president and chief administrative officer of Flagstar … of years, executive vice president of personal financial services. After earning his bachelor's degree in accountancy from WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19617

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … engineering. “Our work serves as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving and improved safety.” Creating this … for the CERPM technology. “The idea is that after our work is done, we will have concluded the R&D …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents

Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

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… residence halls will be known as Western Heights , after the student-suggested name won unanimous approval from … select the final name. The name selected, Western Heights, was the choice of students, she said, and it met the hopes of staff members. "This is in keeping with what we wanted," Anderson said. "We wanted a name that had 'Western' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After over 50 years as Western Michigan University’s … and thematic issues. “I think it’s really helpful that way,” says Covell. “Our program helps students see the world more broadly, and as I tell them, if you want to understand history, you can't understand it without …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023

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… Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023 … Regular spring dining hours resume March 13 . Libraries Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 . It … The Information Technology Help Desk is open for phone and walk-in support from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878

Governor names new trustees to Western’s governing board

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… Liggins Jr. , senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of Warner Norcross + Judd, and  Kara Wood , executive director … fields, with deep experience in community and board service. We look forward to the leadership and expertise … variety of boards, including the African American Arts and Musical Festival Board, Great Lakes Commercial Capital and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74314