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WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

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… SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess … Feb. 2—A widespread snowstorm closed WMU and many others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild … 2019, Jan. 23—A mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow closed schools throughout the region. 2019, Jan. 28—A snowstorm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… The Student Organization Center is positioned at the front of the new WMU Student Center, giving it high visibility and … Western Michigan University’s new student center—a beacon of activity at the heart of campus—the new home base for registered student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Nation’s leading paper engineering researcher awarded endowed professorship

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… leading paper engineering researcher awarded endowed professorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Kecheng Li was presented with his professorship by Dr. Steven Butt, left, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71791

Liv Hale’s future in advertising is the mane event

Haworth College of Business

… A senior at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, Liv Hale rides at full speed toward her … assisted in the coordination, marketing and organization of horse shows and was able to participate in the ideation, … Hale got the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals in a field that she is passionate about while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73215

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… .  A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the … Tracking, Assessment and Rating System. “The Office for Sustainability and WMU student leaders want to … together both the complexity and the opportunity ahead of us," says Jeff Spoelstra , director of Western's Office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

Year-to-date gift totals top $36 million

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… report made to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its April 19 meeting showed the total of gifts, pledges and deferred commitments made to WMU for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/372

Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week

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… Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on A broad spectrum of events are planned for Mental Health Week including … finance and business analytics student and WSA's executive officer for student affairs. "We'll have stress relief … The biannual, student-led initiative involves a series of events ranging from group fitness classes and board game …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… with open doors at the WMU Student Center, the new heart of campus built with belonging in mind. Bronco Bash is just … 29, where students learn about all the organizations, professional networks and fun activities they can take part in this academic year. There's plenty of activities for Broncos during Fall Welcome to meet other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space Submitted … Western Michigan University’s engineering program because of its impressive reputation and the hands-on approach … best by doing. When I first visited WMU, I got to see all of the different labs at the Parkview Campus and knew it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022

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… Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022 Submitted by … 27 . Classes resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28. Some WMU offices will close or operate on limited hours Thursday … below are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69832