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WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… Public Safety officer as next police chief Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of the WMU police station … Michigan University graduate and longtime former officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is WMU's new … , who most recently served as a lieutenant for two years with the police department at Grand Rapids Community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367

WMU to host medievalists from around the globe

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… WMU to host medievalists from around the globe Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on International Congress on … of the few public colleges and universities in the nation with an interdisciplinary graduate program in medieval studies, with the Medieval Institute having earned a global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/374

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Yousef Alavi obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alavi Yousef Alavi, Western … his students was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In … Mathematical Association of America, which presented him with its first Distinguished Service Award and with its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

WMU is part of 13-university EPA research effort on climate, air quality

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… EPA research effort on climate, air quality Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bertman KALAMAZOO, MI—Western … Protection Agency will be pursued in conjunction with other efforts funded by the National Science Foundation … and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and with additional support from the Southern Co. and Electric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7530

WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets

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… of schools offering exemplary service to vets Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is ahead of the curve in … a nationwide network that will provide better coordination with government agencies, a uniform set of data tools and an … institutions, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College, have served as a VetSuccess on Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705

Kalamazoo Russian Festival returns for 18th year

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… Russian Festival returns for 18th year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The festival is set for Nov. 16. … main passion is the violin; Janice Lakers, a pianist-singer with a jazz background; Mike Stoline, an upright bassist … and vocals. Children's Room highlights Jim Gardner, "Juggling Jim," will perform at 10 a.m. Gardner is a scientist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11041

More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day

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… students to clean headstones for Veterans Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ft. Custer National Cemetery … students." The right project Students will begin their day with a history of the cemetery and its purpose and then proceed with cleaning headstones at 10 a.m. "Finding the right …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798

Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study

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… Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in biology. With her $138,000 award, Calvo-Ochoa is studying the … faculty mentor. "Erika's project will help us gain new knowledge about how the adult brain can regain function after … says. "It's not been easy. But I share that openly with my students and those I mentor, so that I can encourage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50050

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate about so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate … such places as Japan, Europe, Canada and Washington, D.C. With all of her globetrotting, Ward has decided the best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Next WMU development focus is the main campus South Neighborhood

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… focus is the main campus South Neighborhood Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU housing and dining map … other states. Those changes to the student body coupled with the changing housing preferences of all students make … for our students' needs at the same time we coordinate with community needs and planning is a very appealing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44075