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Western welcomes medieval scholars to ‘heart of campus’ for 2024 International Congress

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… on Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Kanley Chapel in the Upper Chapel. Concert tickets cost $20, and patrons may …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75414

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… this fall by Western Michigan University's We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible … website for more information, to access program links and sign up for the campus read virtual chats. We Talk fall … founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… was the real-world challenge facing our senior Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of … they were learning how to build a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center and instructor Eric Howes , is to push students …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability Submitted by Erin … now open, giving Western students the opportunity to pick up new and gently used household items—from microwaves and … when she was working as an undergraduate student graphic designer in the Office for Sustainability.   Akinyemi Afolabi, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… basketball team says some of his fondest memories growing up involve WMU sporting events. “I remember the excitement … a Detroit Pistons-affiliated team to a part of the Denver Nuggets organization.  It was a meteoric rise for Conner that … probably 90% of why we succeed.” If anyone understands the significance of rooting for a local team and making …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer

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… registration and $202.50 to $225 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students, staff and community that range …  Find more information at nileshistorycenter.org . MI GEAR UP College Tour June 14-19 —for students entering the 11th … high school students from Kalamazoo Public Schools designed to increase the post-secondary participation rate. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22435

Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 18 , can sign up for opportunities in the ExperienceWMU portal. New Year, … says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation. "My biggest advice for students setting goals is not just setting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676

Irish Fest returns to downtown Kalamazoo

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https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40413

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… a passion for connecting with her students and setting them up for professional success. She created a check-in system … performance, while also providing her a concrete way to support them individually.  “At the beginning of each … of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was struggling with a financial analysis paper for another class and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Philo G. 'Glen' Bishop obituary

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… Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Visit langelands.com to sign the online guestbook, leave a condolence for the family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28567