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WMU closes campuses for second day of severe freezing temperatures, snow

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… University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/closure-january-22-2025

Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville

College of Aviation

… on Kentucky is famous for its bourbon distilleries, bluegrass music, a certain Colonel who made chicken “finger … Louisville and the Louisville International Airport, which was chosen in 2005 as the UPS heavy airfreight hub and a 235-foot air traffic control …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/07/barth

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 22, due to severe weather

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… Carryout, will close at 1 p.m. University Libraries —Waldo Library, Zhang Legacy Center and Swain Library will  close at 1 p.m. The  Student Recreation … UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70872

Flags lowered Wednesday for Army Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach

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… Leach, of Ferndale, Mich., who died June 26 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Leach, 29, died in Kandahar, … Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He was assigned to the 1/334th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 104th … to Iraq. He then joined the Army Reserve in 2008 and was on his first deployment to Afghanistan. Funeral services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/970

All WMU campuses close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather

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… looks like a snow globe on Nov. 18. Students bundle up as heavy snow piles up to more than a foot on campus. Students walk through a winter wonderland on the bridge over … winter fun as snow falls on campus. Students made their way to classes early on Friday, Nov. 18, in the snow before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69896

Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters

College of Education and Human Development

… Between  May 14-17 , firefighters from the Mattawan, Oshtemo, Cooper and Texas Township fire departments … to firefighters and to insure they are medically fit for duty. By assessing a firefighter's overall health and … a former firefighter. "In addition, the firefighter gear is heavy and cumbersome, and difficult to move efficiently, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

WMU to close all campuses at 3 p.m. for winter storm

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… be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. , but the pool and climbing wall will be closed. Sindecuse Health Center and pharmacy … Libraries locations will close at 3 p.m. Friday . Waldo Library will be open regular hours Saturday, Jan. 13 ; … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74325

Flags lowered Tuesday for Army Sgt. Joseph M. Lilly

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… Lilly , of Flint, Mich., who died June 14 while on active duty in Afghanistan. Lilly, age 25, died of wounds suffered … his unit using an improvised explosive device in Panjwa'l, Kandahar province. He was assigned to the 18th Engineer Company, 1st Battalion, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/866

WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

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… UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

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