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Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25
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… Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted by Deanne … . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency information phone line at (269) 387-1001. The status of … such as insulated walking shoes or boots with rubber soles, for best footing on icy walks. For more information on how …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025
Western joins Michigan universities in collaborative to spur innovation across state
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… the state's business and academic communities, and I look forward to WMU working with our consortium counterparts to … and research," adds Dr. Remzi Seker , vice president for research and innovation at Western. Over the past six … provide strategic and advisory support to startups approved for funding through the MUICF. "We're excited for this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74711
Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories
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… based on other perilous periods in world history. “Unfortunately, there are many parallels between the Great … heroes in a lot of ways. I so admire their determination.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News … - Jules Kupperman "Value" - Leray Posey "Eyelashes of the Forest" - Olivia Novak "Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59462
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 … skill-building workshops that explore effective strategies for adult learners in multigenerational learning, digital … 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
Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach
Haworth College of Business
… consumer behavior and impacting households. Home for the holidays, food and gatherings Dr. Russell Zwanka, … program Dr. Russell Zwanka “The key to the holidays for food is to remember food connects people, and the … digital marketing program Dr. Scott Cowley “We expect a bigger increase in Gen Z holiday spending in 2024 relative to …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024
WMU president announces plan to retire next summer
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… Michigan University President Edward Montgomery , who for the past seven years has steadily led Western to … in research productivity and the largest gift ever made for a public university in U.S. history—has announced that … and the University will begin a nationwide search this fall for his successor. “President Montgomery has been exactly …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire
Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week
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… by Erin Flynn on A broad spectrum of events are planned for Mental Health Week including opportunities for students to interact with therapy dogs. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be kind to your mind. That's the message for the Western Michigan University campus community as the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732
WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, March 14
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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, March 14 Submitted by Paula M. … of public policy as interns in Michigan government. Items for trustees to consider include curriculum proposals, a personnel report and financial performance reports. Find the board’s full agenda online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75004
CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad
College of Education and Human Development
… WMU students engaged in an after-school reading program for children in Bangalore. Western students and their … in Bangalore. CEHD students at Christ University's School for Special Students. CEHD students in front of the Mahakal … in a rural Indian village. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398
WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization
Jazz Studies
… John Stites Jazz Artist Organization is providing support for Western’s jazz Festival, which brings high school students from across the Midwest to perform, receive feedback and clinics as well as instrument specific classes. A mainstay in Michigan for 47 years, these funds will be used to heighten the …
https://wmich.edu/jazz/news/2024/11/stites-jazz-festival