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WMU students encouraged to seek campus sustainability grant funding

Sustainability

… advance the University’s campus culture of sustainability, is open. Applications for the fall 2021 grant allocations … 2021. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this fall semester. Funding is awarded twice per school year by a committee of students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65899

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… when working with blueprints and other large documents is the recipient of the third annual Brian Patrick Thomas … there were no good, affordable options on the market. Surprised, she began doing further research and decided that this was a problem she could tackle. "I became inspired by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

News

… by Mark Bugnaski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Travel the world for history class and actually see the culture. Practice surgery … The VR Lab at WMU Libraries was started to explore this revolutionary technology as a collaborative effort of the … technology," says Lou Ann Morgan , senior marketing specialist for University Libraries. As an exciting, even sensory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

Annual student comedy competition coming up

News

… 11th annual Last Bronco Standing student comedy competition is set for 9 p.m. at the Little Theatre, and is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Admission is $1 with a valid student Bronco Card, and $2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22303

Pianist May Phang to perform in free recital

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… Pianist May Phang to perform in free recital Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Phang KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pianist May Phang will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 , in … Recital Hall at Western Michigan University. The recital is open to the public free of charge and will include works …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37592

Board approves WMU 2015-16 operating budget of $388 million

News

… fund operating budget of $388 million for the 2015-16 fiscal year that is set to begin July 1. The newly approved and balanced … appropriations for base funding from the state. That amount is up more than $1.4 million—or 1.4 percent—compared to last …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24545

Planning firms ID'd, first public input session on BTR-2 set for Dec. 17

News

… University has selected a design team made up of the firms Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber and O’Boyle, Cowell, … of opportunities for public input. The initial session is set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 , at Oshtemo … 7275 W. Main St. The forum, say principals with the firms, is an opportunity for members of the community to learn more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29009

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade … hosting high-quality juried artworks from more than 150 artists; and Art Hop, an evening of art exhibits and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts

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… University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is awarded Commitment to Diversity Award KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University has won its second national award this fall for its work in building a diverse campus community. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19622

Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model

News

… WMU's tuition pricing model Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board … Thursday designed to make costs easier for students to discern and anticipate while prioritizing retention and … modality (Main Campus in-person, regional in-person and distance education), residency status and lower and upper …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64027