Search
WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions
News
… SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, Dec. 1—An ice storm downed trees and caused … Michigan colleges to close. The closure delayed the start of spring semester. 2014, Jan. 27—Snow and cold temperatures …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442
Waldo Library's lower level reopens Jan. 9 with updates, new layout
University Libraries
… going to love the new space," says Julie Garrison , dean of University Libraries. "It feels brighter and more modern and has plenty of space for collaboration and our technology services." … browsing the lower level's print collection, which was offline during construction. Though the materials never left …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70135
Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo
News
… . Now in its 21st year, Ribfest also features a cook-off, eating contest, children's events and an arts and … crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community Advocates for people with developmental … Saturday, Aug. 4 11am to 2 p.m., Kalamazoo Academy of Rock 5:30 to 7 p.m., Shelagh Brown 7:30 to 9 p.m., …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1068
22nd annual Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo
News
… . Now in its 22nd year, Ribfest also features a cook-off, eating contest, children's events and an arts and … crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community Advocates for people with developmental … DJ Saturday, Aug. 3 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalamazoo Academy of Rock 2 to 3 p.m., The Golden Rods 3:30 to 5 p.m., to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8309
Honors college offers fun summer programs for bright kids
News
… Honors college offers fun summer programs for bright kids Submitted by … for youngsters who participate in the summer classes being offered through the Academically Talented Youth Program … a space-available basis. Three other new programs are being offered to students entering grades six through nine. "Aha! …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6574
Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources
Haworth College of Business
… at Western Michigan University, is elevating the world of human resources. At the Haworth College of Business, the senior has been taking her turn in the professional world through internships, academic involvement …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786
Louwina Petersen obituary
News
… University custodian, died April 26. She was 86. Petersen, of Kalamazoo, joined WMU custodial and support services in 1978 and retired in 1988 after 10 years of service to the University. Services were held April 30, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/449
Year-to-date gift total nears $40 million
News
… report made to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its June 7 meeting showed the total of gifts, pledges and deferred commitments made to WMU for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/783
Sam Robinson obituary
News
… in 1961 and retired early in 1991 after more than 29 years of service to WMU. No additional information is available. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4401
Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts
College of Health and Human Services
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Occupational Therapy was recognized for its commitment to … inclusion for faculty, staff and students as the recipient of the College of Health and Human Services' Office of Diversity, Equity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851