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WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

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… with special hours as information becomes available. Check the University events calendar to confirm whether an event … is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether … WEATHER-RELATED UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… workers Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the influence of automation grows, some have called sewing a … members of the Western Michigan University community are lending their skills to answer that call. Fashioning … project separately over the course of the week, donating what they’ve crafted to Bronson Hospital. Mauriello also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar … acknowledges the accomplishments of WMU faculty members who are among the rising stars in U.S. higher education. It is … understand why certain nuclei are more stable than others, what energies are required for them to enter excited states

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… michellagrandofficial.com) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at their Feb. 11 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board … believes Mr. Legrand's scholarly and artistic achievements are significant, and serve as an exceptional model of … He studied music at the Paris Conservatory from 1943 to 1950, graduating with top honors as both a composer and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

Kamlesh Sharma obituary

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… died Dec. 21, 2016 . She was 78. Sharma retired at the end of 2003 after 22 years of continuous service to the … filling a board-appointed, full-time two-year position in what was then the general science area. The WMU Board of Trustees granted her tenure as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37240

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… , associate professor of management, started teaching their spring semester courses, they were poised to mentor … solutions for specific issues that the companies are facing. Dr. Derrick McIver, left, and Dr. Doug Lepisto … same,” says McIver. “We try to frame the problem, identify what success would be, generate hypotheses, and then start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Aviation student's rugby career taking off

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… Aviation student's rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brown waves the American flag on the rugby pitch. KALAMAZOO, … it paying off in huge ways. I'm excited for the future and what else I can accomplish after this; this is just the

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762

WMU using NEH grant to aid first-generation college students

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… right, during one of last year's classes. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a … The NEH Humanities Access matching grant, announced Dec. 15 , will help H4E expand and create a bridge-year program … courses to members of the greater Kalamazoo community that are taught by experienced WMU faculty members. It is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37253

Megan and Adam Turner - Passions United

College of Aviation

… on Aviation is a unique industry.  On a macro level, the industry has united a world in ways never conceived.  … unlock the door – it provided an opportunity to go and see whatever you wanted.  The freedom of flight meant no … completed in two years – and soon began work on his career.  Understanding the importance of networking and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/11/turner

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Polar Plunge at Lawson Arena KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University community is invited to … Michigan. 2012 WMU Polar Plunge 10 a.m. - Registration 11:15 a.m. - Parade of costumes and plunge 12:15 p.m. - Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226