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Medieval Congress free to local residents who register early

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… gathering. KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo County residents and members of the Western Michigan University community may attend the … WMU's congress is the world's largest annual gathering of people interested in the Middle Ages. This year's event … include more than 575 sessions featuring the presentation of scholarly papers, panel discussions, roundtables, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6575

Aviation student receives top award for maintenance tech skills

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… the national 2013 SkillsUSA Championship . Andrew Kincaid , of Battle Creek, Mich., was one of six participants from around the nation recognized for this skill set—and one of only two in this category who took home top Gold …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8448

WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… a student at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, recently received a competitive $10,000 … honors in April 2020 and plans to graduate with her Master of Science in Accountancy degree next year. After completing … the Kalamazoo community. She volunteers with Communities in Schools, Habitat for Humanity and FOCUS Kalamazoo and is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60068

A new hub for belonging and connection

W Magazine

… the Western community to connect and engage at the heart of campus. The building was intentionally designed to … something students expressed was important over many years of interviews and engagement. Dr. Diane Anderson talks to a crowd of students during the WMU Student Center grand opening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73398

College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… on Tayler Mercil KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tayler Mercil , manager of recruitment and outreach, is the fall recipient of Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development’s (CEHD) Semi-Annual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73862

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… at last year's 25 Year Club gala KALAMAZOO—A total of 52 people who began their service to WMU in 1988 will be … induction ceremony. Invitations have been mailed to members of the club, with reservations due Friday, Nov. 15 . For the full roster of club members, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10913

Internships, student organizations and more: Keaton Peyser is soaking up all he can at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… , a junior at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The supply chain management student from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is exploring his field through … and unique experiences. With an interest in a wide range of fields, Peyser has held quite a few internship positions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893

Student lock-in for diversity Saturday night at rec center

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… March 31 , to 3 a.m. Sunday, April 1, in the tennis courts of the Student Recreation Center. Featured speaker at the lock-in will be Dr. Mark Orbe, professor of communication, and activities will include workshops …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/282

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… Flashes at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 16 . The WMU Bookstore is also offering discounts to alumni during homecoming weekend. … and James Wilfrid Kerr’s Gardens in the Art and Life of David Small and Sarah Stewart . Tuesday, Oct. 12 The … 1 will recognize Charles Zhang , M.A. 91, founder and CEO of Zhang Financial in Portage, Michigan. The virtual award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary group of researchers from Western Michigan University and Michigan … additional $5 million award will continue the second phase of their work over the next three years, says  WMU's Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck , assistant professor of speech, language and hearing sciences and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666