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Building belonging, one roll at a time

University Libraries

… professionals? A thriving gamer community for students! Designed to foster belonging, our 3D&D Adventures bring … characters and give tours of the Tech Lab . We also provide free 3D-printed miniature figures and supplies for painting them. Students shared that they liked …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-3dnd

Learn to compost with worms, fix a bike at Sustainability Celebration

Sustainability

… sustainability that improves the quality of life for all. Free celebration parking will be available in Lot 76 behind … to learn about local as well as campus sustainability groups and engagement opportunities. They also may stop in at … visit the celebration webpage . Those interested also may sign up during the Sustainability Celebration, but seating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48812

African-American culture featured at Kalamazoo festival

News

… by the Black Arts and Cultural Center. Thursday, July 25 Free children's activities geared toward ages 6 to 12, including free hot dogs and drinks, carnival games, face painting, … games and tournaments. Admission is $15 and for ages 25 and up. Call the Black Arts and Cultural Center at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8243

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl Submitted by Erin Flynn on Courtesy: Getty Images … the hottest categories this year. BMW—with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Zeus, the god of lightning—and Kia—with an … are over 30 first-time advertisers in this year’s game. Crypto currency, health and wellness products and tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

College of Aviation

… an aviation management and operations graduate, racked up internship and leadership experiences at Western that … opportunities have been endless and I have always felt supported by my peers and the college's staff.  Western has … Air at the OBAP national conference If Joseph can find any free time these days, she's into roller skating, reading, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph

Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Simi Razvi

College of Aviation

… and an understanding of networking to get there. Growing up in Detroit, Razvi was the typical kid. However, one … to figure it out. The reward is when I can confidently sign it off in the morning and everyone is happy.” However, … warmers are your best friends.” Those few negatives are significantly outweighed by the positives. Not only does the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/razvi

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… is now open. Students travel just outside one of the Free Trade Zone areas in the Dominican Republic, in the … international academic immersion.   “This program is designed for 1st year students who are interested in global … Global Education..   "Students will be traveling with a group of WMU students, so this is a great opportunity to make …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

…  by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.   Sign Up for a Weekly update August 2018 Friday, Aug. 3 Art Hop —5 … and events held on the first Friday of every month. Free and open to the public. Monday, Aug. 6 Jennifer Pharr …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47909

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several important outdoor projects wrapped up at Western Michigan University this summer, significantly changing the look and feel of various campus … be the inspiration for WMU's school colors. As an added bonus for Prospect Hill's revitalization, the Heritage Hall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… help instructors replace their commercial textbooks with free OER and are expected to save students an estimated … course enrollment.  The three OER creation grants will support faculty in developing new open textbooks on health … is a burden for some students, and courses using free OER can be a financial relief,” Behr says. For more …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025