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… WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, … the home full time and are encouraged to spend at least 30 hours a month with their neighbors. So, between going to … “It might be partly the culture of a retirement home; it can be very isolating,” says Youngs, a 26-year-old from …

… Students win two categories, $10,000 in statewide competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … with the overall team win, we definitely proved that WMU can compete with the best. I think we made Western proud." …

… The competition accepted journalistic, non-fiction and creative works. KALAMAZOO— Seventeen Midwestern high school … High School Writing competition. The awards were presented Saturday, June 1 at a reception honoring the top submissions … the writing competition to demonstrate that young writers can display extraordinary talent for the craft. Organizers …

… Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In the academic year that begins this fall, Western Michigan University students … levels. Given the unpredictable environment and financial strain caused by the coronavirus outbreak, University … their families as well as the state's taxpayers. We simply cannot continue to operate at anywhere near …

… Employee, retiree open house to highlight recreation center benefits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Student Recreation Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … about available services, and bring workout clothes so they can try out those services. Benefits-eligible faculty …

… event is free and open to the public. The concert will feature three of the university’s choirs—University Chorale, … ; Collegiate Singers, directed by Ahmed Anzaldúa ; and Cantus Femina, directed by Dee Gauthier . Repertoire for the … is selected by the choral music faculty. Contributions can be mailed to the WMU Foundation or given online at …

… issues of its student newspaper, the Western Herald, by late next year and make them searchable and available to the … Instead of currently browsing through microfilm, scanning it and sending it through email, having digitized … The University is working with BMI Imaging to scan 91 reels of microfilm to an online format, approximately …

… on Joana Zuniga KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joana Zuniga , a graduate of Western Michigan University's child and family … students she supervises. However, she says the most significant growth she witnessed was with a student who … learn more about children or families, this is a major you can become a part of and not be tied to only one specific …

… is the largest single gift given to a university in American History. WMU's new student center officially opened in fall 2023. In 2024, WMU's College of Aviation welcomed a new fleet of aircraft. President Montgomery …

… Davis on Carol Beaver KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a background that includes working on fighter jet ejection seats as a U.S. Marine mechanic and nurturing the musical … Beaver explains. "It’s fascinating that something so small can have such a big impact on what's happening to our …