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High school seniors invited to fall open houses

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… can receive an admission decision at the event by signing up for on-site admission when registering and bringing the … be provided during individual appointments that will be set up with an admissions counselor. Each open house begins with … from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees will have the flexibility to go to presentations and take tours that will be most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2268

WMU students to compete in cross-country solar car race

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… an aeronautical engineering major from Saginaw, Mich., does mechanical and body work for the Sunseeker. He is a … and manufacturing engineering major from Livonia, Mich., does safety and body work for the team. She is a graduate of … Flint, an aeronautical engineering major from Detroit, does mechanical and telemetry work for the team. He is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/909

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … of her studies, she couldn't get away from music. She'd go to the student center and hang out at the baby grand … an uncle who has a recording studio called Hitsville USA. Why don't you come and audition?'" Barbee-McNeal says. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… the iconic Seal and Gathering Tree statue and a vintage logo. "It's bringing together past and present, and it’s … Muralz, is located. Zenz jumped at the opportunity to team up with the next generation of Bronco artists on this … them paint a better foundation for their future. "Heidi does an excellent job meeting students where they're at and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

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… the Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck preserves. Plans call for up to 18 acres of prairie in the Asylum Lake Preserve to be … it stimulated various plant species to grow more vigorously and discouraged others that were not adapted to … before a scheduled burn to give the go-ahead, and if it does, safety equipment is on hand for fire monitoring and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Trustees to consider 2018-19 room and board rates at April meeting

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… at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center , trustees will take up action items that also will include an updated policy on minors visiting the campus designed to … the event will be live streamed online at http://bit.ly/1Go6KLc . Background materials on items the board will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46431

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… normal operation unless notified in one of three ways. 1. Go to www.wmich.edu Closing announcements will be posted … posted in Facebook. A secondary notice will be posted as a GoWMU Campus Announcement, but only after the primary … line. Regional locations in Benton Harbor, Lansing, Muskegon and Traverse City will mirror the decision of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/50

Russian Cultural Expo and Conference to take place at WMU

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… Sweet Professor of History. Siegelbaum will examine why the 1917 Revolution occurred. Was it only or mainly … known as Bolsheviks defeat their myriad enemies; and what does it all mean for the United States and the American … , WMU professor of political science. Play—"The Malachite Goddess," 10 a.m. and noon, 1025 Brown, by students from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43263

WMU TV spot garners national honor

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… commercial that is part of Western Michigan University's Go West advertising campaign has earned its creators a 2014 … work by WMU's University Chorale before closing with the "Go West" tagline. AVIA's panel of judges, comprised of … spot among the best in its school/colleges/universities category. The other silver award recipients in the category are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17435

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… and they are seen and valued within our community." The support and guidance she received at Western Michigan … college and throughout their first year. "I was initially going to go to community college; I just wanted to finish my … they do the same thing and it just keeps going and doesn't stop with me." For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113