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December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items
News
… includes approval of tobacco ban, other items Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees met Thursday, Dec. 5. … Board of Trustees approved a measure to make WMU a tobacco-free campus, effective Sept. 1, 2014. An early draft of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932
Celebrating 50 years of empowerment through literacy
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… volunteers, tutors, students and community members for a free annual symposium from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, … is “50 Years of Empowerment Through Literacy,” in honor of the KLC’s 50th anniversary. It includes sessions and … enhancing the lives of adults in Kalamazoo County who struggle to read through programs designed to strengthen basic …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/2024-adult-literacy-research-training-symposium
Annual health expo planned for University community
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… health expo planned for University community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Health and Wellness Expo Nov. 7 … the Student Recreation Center's indoor tennis courts. This free event for WMU students, employees and retirees allows …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2737
Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues
W Magazine
… school, what they do for fun,” says Dakota McCracken, an economics major from Kalamazoo. “One of the little boys asked … align="left"] [/caption] McCracken is among a group of honors students learning about immigration issues at the … part of the Study in the States program offered by Lee Honors College. “It’s a hands-on learning experience,” says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379
Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey
College of Aviation
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Only the disciplined ones in life are free.” Starting from kindergarten, Gideon Kipkemoi , a … Kipkemoi has accomplished feats many twice his age have not, making a journey of approximately 8,124 miles to pursue … After six months at sea on a Kenyan tanker vessel, it did not seem to be the right fit for him. He always knew in the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi
WMU Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE
WMU Women's Network
… WMU Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE Submitted by Malia Roberts on … Kalamazoo Chapter event, "Women of Influence," on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus of … in academia. In addition to the panel discussion, the free event will include light refreshments and will provide …
https://wmich.edu/womens-network/news/2024/10/womens-network
Education, aviation jobs focus of public events in April
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… aviation jobs focus of public events in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 7 . Both fairs are free and open to the public. No pre-registration is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38960
New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs
Student Affairs
… “The University has recognized that these unmet needs are no longer invisible on campus, and that these unmet needs … a program that seeks to end period poverty by offering free, single-use and sustainable menstrual products around … or having interactions with students who were struggling, and it seemed at the time like isolated pockets of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121
WIDR Week culminates with 12-hour dance party
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… WIDR Week culminates with 12-hour dance party Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Duktap (Amy Cherette) headlines St. Patty's … music and merchandise, Campus Flagpoles, noon to 4 p.m. Free. Tuesday , WIDR Bowl, bowling, prizes, drink specials; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/199
Michigan winemaker next speaker in Entrepreneurship Series
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… next speaker in Entrepreneurship Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Moersch KALAMAZOO—The co-founder of Free Run Cellars and expert vintner for Round Barn Winery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11123