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Emeriti Council programs continuing

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The second half of this season's Wednesday II meetings put … Council is under way. All emeriti and surviving spouses are invited to attend these meetings, which take place at … founders of drama and the creators of the first theatres? What did Shakespeare's Globe Theatre really look like? What

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/107

Ethics event to feature Purdue scholar's discussion on preventing violence

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… in early February at Western Michigan University as part of the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's Spring 2017 … parties and peacebuilding. Her published work has appeared in Small Group Research, the Journal of Communication, … and Latino Party Identification," was published in 2005. Her work has been supported by the National Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37949

WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification

WMU Student Center

… WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification … Located at the building's heart, the Gathering Stairs are lit by a skylight that helps control the need for … Certification Inc. (GCBI) and maintained by the United States Green Building Council, the LEED ratings system …

https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification

Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups

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… students and community organizations were recognized for their dedication and service at WMU's first Service-Learning … Dr. Michael Millar was nominated by Kelly Alvarez, principal at El Sol Elementary school, for his work … help identify and organize residents, who then determine what projects should be completed on their block. Together, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy … Michigan University has launched a center to advance the principle of mutual benefit in business. Led by two … center and help fund its related academic activities. "We are truly grateful to these donors for partnering with us to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Jamie Hess (right) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan School Counselor Association announced  Jamie   Hess , school counselor at the  Calhoun Area Career Centers , as the 2024  Michigan School Counselor of the Year . Hess has served as a school counselor for 12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73656

Assessment Conference returns for 8th year

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… verified) on WMU Assessment Conference KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The eighth annual Western Michigan University Assessment … faculty and staff members, including part-time instructors, are invited to attend. Attendees should feel free to come … as follows: Plenary talk—"Assessment as Ally: Focusing on What Matters," by Rogers, 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. Plenary talk— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38207

Association plans public event at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… Anonymous (not verified) on Asylum Lake Preserve KALAMAZOO—The birds, plants and history of Kalamazoo's Asylum Lake … event is open to the public and will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18 , at the preserve's Parkview Avenue … can view exhibits and speak with representatives from area groups working to protect the Earth and preserve its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7158

WMU is again home to Michigan Geographic Bee

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… Geographic Bee Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The final round of the bee, beginning at 2:15 p.m., is open to the public. KALAMAZOO—For the seventh … The national winner will also travel, along with one parent or guardian, all expenses paid, to the Galápagos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14886

Open educational resources grants awarded

University Libraries

… awarded Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The University continues to support students through our Open Educational Resources (OER) Grants program. In 2025, we awarded 12 adoption grants to help instructors … from using expensive commercial textbooks to OER that are free for students. The grants are expected to save …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-oer