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… Wesley Foundation Student Center to open in new building Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Student … 820 Rankin Ave., just west of its current location that has been purchased by WMU. It will close the week of Feb. 29 and … at 6 p.m. For over 50 years, Wesley of Kalamazoo has been the presence of the United Methodist Church in the …

… WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major … work and occupational therapy students and to expand the number of professionals available to serve rural and medically … rates of opioid overdose deaths and lowest access to behavioral health care in the state. Community Collaboration …

… Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James Rhodes has racked up a … early technology Rhodes worked on in history books. "I remember even before Windows and laptops and personal computers. When I …

… Finding the fun in governmental accounting and life Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Felix Sithiphone KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Felix Sithiphone 's journey to becoming an accountant led him to grow both professionally … and Community Services. He enjoyed the work, which he describes as “cyclical, consistent and informative.” In 2016, he …

… of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on An engineer works on a machine in an … Science Foundation to develop strategies to increase the number of female STEM faculty across the country. "It is so … them," says Koretsky. Koretsky and other WMU faculty will be working with lead institution Iowa State University, as …

… Two WMU leaders recognized as 'notable women in STEM' Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Terri Goss … and administrators at Western Michigan University, have been recognized as 2019 Notable Women in STEM by Crain's … affairs advisory committee. In addition, she is a member of the Council on Research Executive Committee for the …

… A new hub for belonging and connection Submitted by Erin Flynn on The WMU Student Center—a project … ceremony for the WMU Student Center. There are a number of places for students to relax inside the student …

… New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs Submitted by … class or even graduating. The name change is a very deliberate choice to really put that reality up front and kind of own that, and claim it, and really be there to help students with what they need.” Left to …

… 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Fellows, on Sunday, April 23 , from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center on Western's Main Campus. The fundraiser … keynote address from Eric Thomas , motivational speaker and best-selling author known as the Hip-Hop Preacher. His …

… planters sow seeds of sustainability across campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A planting project … planters across campus to not only make Western more beautiful but also more eco-friendly. Funded by a Student … at WMU. "They care for pollinators, maintain outdoor classrooms and are transitioning away from fossil fuels toward …