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Area families needed to host international visitors

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Area families needed to host international visitors Submitted by Korey Force on Host families enjoy the … students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is seeking homestay opportunities for visiting international … families may send an email to  @email  or call Barb Curley, host family coordinator with Lodge & Learn in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47588

Miller Auditorium stages first 'Kzoo Sings!' event

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… and complimentary snacks will be provided. "Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing event open to anyone who … Some sessions may be recorded. No music reading ability is required and no auditions will be conducted. Participants are encouraged to listen to the song(s) that will be sung. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34974

Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth

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… Over 50 camps offered this summer at WMU for youth Submitted by Deanne Puca on This summer's many offerings include a chess camp. KALAMAZOO, … . TRiO Upward Bound Program June 27-Aug. 11 —conducts a year-round … available. Register by Tuesday, June 14 at wmich.edu/startinggate/camps . Find more information by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31021

Second draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment

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… Second draft of strategic plan revision released for public comment Submitted by Anonymous … Mich.—The second draft of Western Michigan University's revised strategic plan for 2016-20 is available at … new information. "The many discussions and specific suggestions provided by the 400-plus participants in our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30721

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fetzer Center. it is hosted by the Kalamazoo Literacy Council, the Southwest … A lunch will be provided to those participating. People wishing to attend the event should reserve a spot by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 , by sending email to lisa.garcia@wmich.edu or calling (269) 387-0950. Focus areas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on Retired WMU professor and sculptor Albert LaVergne will discuss his second Fulbright project in Nigeria at the Dec. 5 … circles to help international students practice their English. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054

WMU adds matching funds to Detroit group's scholarship program

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… and graduate students. "Western Michigan University is committed to serving the individuals associated with … Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities," says Dr. Christopher W. Tremblay , associate provost for enrollment … dreams at WMU." Students interested in applying for this scholarship should visit lahc.org/scholarship-program .  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30110

Building purchase OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center

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… Building purchase OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … purchase an off-campus building to house the Kalamazoo Autism Center, an education and treatment program for children diagnosed on the autism spectrum. During their Aug. 14 meeting, trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26216

Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit

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… going into the conference championship, the community is holding a send-off Thursday, Dec. 1 , in downtown Kalamazoo. The WMU football team's motorcade is expected to pass through the central business district between 12:15 and 12:30 p.m. Fans are invited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36689

Dunbar Hall to be transformed in $40 million renovation project

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… from the state of Michigan and $10 million in funding raised by the University, including through philanthropic … , before her term ended in 2018, led the effort to secure this outlay funding to extensively modernize Dunbar Hall. "We celebrate this major project funding finally coming to fruition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51700