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WMU offices closed for Independence Day

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 , in observance of U.S. … Day. Summer classes will not meet July 4. Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7875

Advertising student snags one of three statewide scholarships

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… economics and general business studies. He is also a member of the Lee Honors College as well as the WMU AdClub, … has completed internships with Stryker and Treystar and has been active with Habitat for Humanity and Fall Welcome at … largest advertising club. The foundation annually awards cash grants to advertising and marketing students from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1838

Got lag? Doctoral student’s research connects gaming performance to exercise science

College of Education and Human Development

… gaming performance to exercise science Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lilin Lan, a doctoral student studying exercise … world of competitive gaming, where a split-second reaction can mean the difference between victory and defeat, Lilin … palatable than other types of workouts for gamers and triggers the secretion of hormones such as dopamine and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/esports-exercise-science-lilian-lan-performance-competition

APA, PSSO set events to honor annual award winners

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… two non-bargaining employee groups that represent staff members will hold individual events to recognize the 2013 … April 19 . The events are open to all faculty and staff members. Reservations are due by Thursday, April 11, for both … and be followed at 5:30 p.m. by an awards ceremony. A cash bar will be available, and door prizes will be drawn at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6146

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… increases 10th grade attendance by 14% Submitted by Chris Hybels on Once a week, Alysia Baznik will facilitate the … "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase which would be me taking them for food, games … purchase anything from the cart." Faculty support Students can redeem points earned for candy, drinks, snacks, school …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

April Kzoo Sings event set

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… is "Africa" by Toto. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge, and a full cash bar and complimentary snacks will be provided. How it works "Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39445

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

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… political science at Western, with aspirations of one day becoming an advocate for refugees like himself. WYOMING, … it was a different story." Najafi says he was initially turned away from the immigration office. After two weeks of … freedom, it's just amazing. Going from a place where you can't go outside or do anything and right now to be so free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

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… them. The Western Michigan University alumna recently returned from the United Nations Conference of Parties —COP … Change. "COP was absolutely a moment when I couldn't believe this is where my life has taken me," says Wilder, … change—like rising sea levels and storm surge—on the African island nation and its infrastructure. "They're a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57475

Celebrate Bronco graduates at spring 2021 virtual commencement

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… As the rescheduled in-person graduation continues to be delayed, we have also invited 2020 spring and summer … were sent to graduates via email last month. To be included in the ceremony, graduates must submit the … 26 . Due to the volume of graduating students, we may not be able to include every submission received in the virtual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63528

CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College

College of Education and Human Development

… Student Development at Olivet College Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— KayDee (Terakedis) Perry (BS, … to be a part of the student development team so that we can meet our students where they are at, provide the … co-teaching with a special education teacher, she returned to WMU for a Master’s degree in Adaptive Physical …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/alumni-education-olivet-success-story