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Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… week of Sept. 14 . The 12-week, low-cost courses are open to the public now. All of them are taught in English, and are offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment rather … Culture University, and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunication. Zhongmei Lin , the instructor for the Basic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Aviation, education jobs focus of April career events

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Both fairs are geared toward WMU students and alumni. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … in April. Aviation Outlook Day is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 1 , while the Education Career Fair … being interviewed, and preparing resumes and personal commercials. Direct questions to Sarah Hagen in Career and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31124

Assessment in Action conference returns for 7th year

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… faculty, staff and graduate teaching assistants are invited to the seventh annual Assessment in Action conference, set … to attend any or all of the sessions and to feel free to come and go as their schedules permit. The program will also … of the winners of the University Assessment Steering Committee Assessment Excellence Awards as well as a poster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30755

OLLI at WMU stages fall kickoff, course registration begins soon

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… is approaching. The "Fall Kickoff: What's New at OLLI" is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Peoples Church, 1758 N. 10th … available. OLLI at WMU offers stimulating courses and trips to anyone interested in learning new things along with other … while others take place in locations throughout the community. Course costs vary based on the length and number …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33778

Memorial service set for engineering professor Fred Sitkins

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… 78. Sitkins retired in August, after 36 years of service to WMU, but he was continuing to teach this fall, offering … Sitkins began his professional life as a high school and community college teacher in the Dearborn area. From 1972 to … Sunseeker solar race car team. He served as FIRST Robotics Competition advisor and judge and was active with ABET—the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28420

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

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… at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's Face Off Theater Company to bring to the public "Black Lives, Black Words" at … , in York Arena Theatre located inside the Gilmore Theatre Complex on the main WMU campus. The event is free. "Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… Montgomery presided over 24 spring, summer and fall commencement ceremonies, personally congratulating tens of … WMU as its ninth president. Montgomery takes a moment to connect with some of the WMU football team on campus … to staff who had helped shape an educational environment where not only his son, EJ, could thrive but the thousands …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… campaign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A social media contest open to all students and employees is underway in an effort toto promote healthy behaviors among members of the campus community. It invites students and employees to share their … healthy habits by posting photos and videos, along with comments, in social media platforms such as Twitter and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

Communitywide conversation on diversity set

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Communitywide conversation on diversity set Submitted by … discussions on diversity within the city of Portage has led to a communitywide conversation Saturday, Feb. 18 , that is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38240

Kathleen McHugh Drzick obituary

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… in 1965 and retired in 1990 after 25 years of service to the University. She was professor emerita of English. Services Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 , at the Betzler Life Story … hospice organization of choice. Visit BetzlerFuneralHome.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40244