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Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new
News
… on Western Michigan University's campus this fall, some of them for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic sent students home in March 2020. The favorite parts of campus remain with a few new additions to the Bronco family. Here is a glimpse of how things are looking since they've been gone. A true …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100
WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries
University Libraries
… Amy Bocko , digital projects librarian and associate professor of University Libraries, and Sue Ellen Christian , professor in the School of Communication, were awarded a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74708
Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards
College of Arts and Sciences
… Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book … in the Great Lakes,” by Western Michigan University professor and author Dr. Lynne Heasley (with illustrations by … named a top indie book by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group. The book received one of three Grand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71845
Jo Ann Betz obituary
News
… University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809
New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU students
News
… New app offers self-guided tour experience to prospective WMU … tour app is available in the Apple and Android stores. As of Monday, April 24, 2023 , the self-guided tour app is no … webpage . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Office of Admissions is reimagining the prospective-student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62451
Western students break down barriers through music with United Sound
News
… States Navy Band. Courtesy: John Reichanadter Members of United Sound performed on stage with the United States Navy Band on opening night of the Midwest Clinic in Chicago on Dec. 19, 2022. Courtesy: … John Reichanadter United Sound played before thousands of people and received a standing ovation. Pictured left to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70294
First responder training at vacant Bernhard Center Nov. 10-12
News
… Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10-12 . Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) personnel, along with firefighters … is supported by the Gary Sinise Foundation, which as part of its mission empowers first responders with essential … Marshal Scott Brooks highlighted the exceptional nature of the training venue. The spacious and unoccupied Bernhard …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73333
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