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Meeting set to gain input on updating valley housing

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… set to gain input on updating valley housing Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A project that … facilitate group discussion and one-on-one interactions with attendees. Plans call for replacing all 12 valley residence halls with new buildings within about a decade, with the goal of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42372

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… were battling a teacher shortage. A report by the Economic Policy Institute found that while demand for … two years of planning, this program will pay for candidates within the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, … a career. The program will pay for qualified candidates within districts—such as bus drivers, paraprofessionals and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

WMU student receives prestigious Gilman award to study abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Montalvo received a prestigious Gilman award to study in Buenos Aires, Argentina, this semester. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Scholarship Program. EnRico Montalvo , a senior with double majors in Spanish and exercise science, received … and students who have disabilities, are from U.S. states with low study abroad participation, and are studying in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37664

New dining center coming to Western's campus

Dining Services

… is to provide fresh and healthy distinctive cuisines, with food presentation that excites all the senses. … Valley Dining Center features My Pantry to serve students with dietary accommodations, Student Center Dining takes a … comfortable to spend time and find a variety of choices to nourish their bodies and souls. With the opening of Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of first-generation Latinx students in a documentary … the screening, Martinez will participate in a Q&A session with the audience. The Latinx Employee Association is … It is one of several events at Western celebrating Latino culture and the richness it brings to the campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

Western Michigan University Asian Initiatives presents 2024 Spring Gala celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

International Student and Scholar Services

… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Prepare for an afternoon of cultural delight as Western Michigan University … elevate our Spring Gala to Miller Auditorium, aligning it with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. … greater understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures within our community." With last year's signature event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75138

Student's aviation career set for takeoff

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… of one day soaring in one of those magnificent machines.  Now, as he stares down graduation, the Rochester Hills … schools for your program in a town you're already familiar with that comes with in-state tuition," Brown says.  Getting involved Brown, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044

WMU student team claims top spot at finance competition

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Left to right: Sam Sheeran, Novena Sutiono and Kyle Mack hold their awards. KALAMAZOO, … Sheeran , all seniors majoring in finance, were challenged with completing an investment research report on Domino’s … that we’ve learned in the classroom,” he says. “Working with skilled professionals in the industry, like Mr. Storms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58506

Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world

Haworth College of Business

… Burke Kolehmainen, WMU assistant professor of accountancy (not shown), jointly submitted a grant proposal to the Polish … Chen’s most-recent projects involve collaboration with researchers in Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, China, … Penner “ESG accounting has the potential to be one of the biggest changes to the accounting and auditing field since …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202

Business student earns national social impact scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… community in terms of the environment, social justice, economic fairness, health conditions, quality of life, or other … involvement Serving as inter-chapter relations director with A Moment of Magic, a national nonprofit organization … organization connecting members of the Kalamazoo community with public health programming. Lemus built strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545