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WMU named 'Best for Vets' school for fourth year in a row

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… verified) on WMU's Office of Military and Veterans Affairs is one campus resource. KALAMAZOO—For the fourth consecutive … EDGE magazine has placed WMU on its 2014 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 80 … colleges, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College, became home to a VetSuccess on Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11142

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

Sustainability

… to compost with worms and keep a bicycle in working order is just some of the information Western Michigan University … by WMU and its Office for Sustainability to guide and assist the campus community in fulfilling and growing its … their bicycle. The shop, normally open one day each week, is a place where anyone can repair their bikes with the …

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

CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS names Dr. Betty Dennis as director of new diversity office Submitted by Joel … the College of Health and Human Services officially established its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion , naming  Dr. Betty Dennis  as the college's first Director of Diversity, Equity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62686

Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments

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… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reinvigorating efforts to respond to and offset the … of climate change. Amid increasing concern from scientists around the world, the University's Carbon Neutrality … accelerate goals. "Western was early out of the gate to aggressively attack the climate change problem. We had one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63977

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… COVID-19 ahead of spring recess. Sindecuse Health Center is holding a testing event from 8 a.m. to noon and  2 to 4 … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. Classes resume beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, April 5 , via distance education except for programs with hands-on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

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… Hettinger of Fenville, whose term expires at the end of this year. Penn is chief of staff to Chancellor Veronica Conforme of the … Mary Asmonga-Knapp of Battle Creek, whose term also is expiring this year. "We respect the decision of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

Global and Languages Community provides new student housing option

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Community  in the Britton/Hadley residence hall beginning this fall semester. Sign-up is underway for the new housing opportunity, which includes … kitchen and communal living area. A learning community assistant will live on-site to plan programs and events such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47388

Western Weekend RSO Fair: Find new friends, win prizes

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… Michigan University students to connect with dozens of Registered Student Organizations (RSO) is happening during the inaugural Western Weekend RSO Fair … of Western’s most talented student groups. Western Weekend is also an opportunity to win prizes for students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67515

WMU to host Science Olympiad statewide competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A WMU student assists a participant during this year's Region 10 Science Olympiad event. Western will … areas such as experimental design, astronomy, ecology, chemistry, forensics and much more. “We are proud to host the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75430

Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU

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… Event set to mark 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on King in … the studio at WMUK-FM KALAMAZOO—The 50th anniversary of a visit to Western Michigan University by Dr. Martin Luther … night in 1963. "50 Years Later: Honoring the Legacy of MLK" is the theme of the anniversary event that is set for noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11610