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Brewpub on tap for Western's new student center

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Construction crews work on the area that will be the outdoor patio of the student center's … student center moves closer to the finish line. Among its many innovative upgrades, visitors will enjoy a new brewpub … regional beer, the establishment offers opportunities to showcase the work of students in Western's sustainable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65077

Event series looks at multicultural issues

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The series is linked to a curriculum for first-year students. KALAMAZOO, … of multicultural events that kicks off this fall with the showing of two episodes in the three-episode PBS video series titled "Race—The Power of An Illusion." The videos are designed to help people navigate through myths and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26786

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… fuel alumna's passion for climate policy Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals 94% of 2018-19 WMU graduates are actively employed or pursuing further education. Read … and I'm very grateful to WMU and the Signature program." Many WMU students find their passion, like Wilder, by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475

WMU among 30 campuses signing on to resilient campus initiative

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… WMU among 30 campuses signing on to resilient campus initiative Submitted by Anonymous … making a commitment to lead the nation's response to many of the challenges triggered by changing global weather … Assessment. The leaders of 30 campuses around the nation are founding signatories to the alliance. They include WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15863

Faculty member selected to head institutional effectiveness

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… Faculty member selected to head institutional effectiveness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brylinsky KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Board of … co-author of nearly a dozen books and monographs as well as many book chapters and journal articles. Brylinsky also has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/189

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western Michigan University's … well as several smaller projects—on its slate this summer. Many include routine maintenance such as paving, painting, … steps and make the area more accessible. A new sculpture, however, will be erected nearby at the entrance of Rood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 … of service to the University. He was a security officer for many years at WMU and retired as administrator of safety in

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587

WMU to host medievalists from around the globe

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… around the globe Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on International Congress on Medieval Studies, May 10-13 … the Dead and the In-Between." Special plenary lectures are set for 8:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, in the … Congress on Medieval Studies, including costs and how to register, visit wmich.edu/medieval/congress or …

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

Western adds leaders for enrollment management and government affairs

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has appointed two new leaders to help oversee areas critical to the institution's enrollment management … in a variety of roles. He has extensive experience in many subject areas related to state government and budget …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68007

'Proven professional' to direct WMU's admissions office

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… of admissions for recruitment at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, has been tapped to lead the WMU Office of … over the past two decades, including at WMU early in her career.  "I am excited to be able to bring in a proven … at my alma mater—a University that transformed me and so many others and that is so dear to my heart." Alicia Kornowa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47494