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'Heritage' and environmental commitment dovetail in WMU renovation

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Renovation of Heritage Hall was a 16-month process. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The oldest building … since it opened in 1905—just two years after the University was established. Following a 16-month renovation effort, the … says Brecker as he noted the challenge of transforming the interior into a building with such new features as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27780

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2008 global economic crisis, the Chinese real estate market was sluggish, and we experienced reduced sales on both properties purchased for primary residences and for investment,” Qi said. “Nonetheless, the … market as it does in the U.S. That’s when I realized it was a good time to pursue my dream of studying abroad.” Qi …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

Mario Matasovic says sports brought him from Croatia to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Global Experience in Los Angeles in 2011, which was a great honor considering he started playing the game … talked me into playing basketball in high school because I was so tall,” said Matasovic, a 6’ 8” forward, who was … Kalamazoo. He is currently staying in WMU’s Ernest/Burnham residence hall, which is home to many Bronco athletes. He …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/mario-matasovic-spotlight

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

WMU associate dean and faculty member Cousins publishes new book

College of Arts and Sciences

… of higher education in the early 19th century. Cousins, who was a 2012 scholar-in-residence at Transylvania, said the project was an outgrowth of his interests in the history of American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36763

WMU earns national honors for service to transfer students

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… complete a successful transfer and continue their path toward a bachelor's degree. WMU was the only school in Michigan selected for the National … orientation opportunities on campus. Two designated residence hall living-leaning communities are tailored to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31522

Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess

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… on limited hours through the start of spring semester. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 … 24 through Jan. 3 and reopen for regular hours on Jan. 4 . Waldo Library is: Closed on Dec. 19. Open Dec. 20-23 ,  8 … to 5 p.m. Closed Jan. 8 and 9 . Spring semester hours at Waldo Library begin at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 10 . Energy Savings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66544

College of Arts and Sciences selects new associate dean

College of Arts and Sciences

… times throughout all of academia,” he says. “I look forward to helping the college continue to provide a wide … published many articles and essays on Mary Austin, Mark Twain, John Muir, Sinclair Lewis and Henry James; and he … and Staff Appreciation Award from WMU and fellowships-in-residence at the Huntington Library and the Houghton Library …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66669

Trustees approve retirements of 7 faculty, 12 staff members

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… 39 years, effective April 30, 2019. Dr. Robert J. Leneway , associate professor of educational leadership, … Libraries, 23 years, effective Dec. 31, 2014. Dr. Jung-Chao Wang , associate professor of statistics, 27 years, … 2014. Carol L. Farrance , coordinator of conferences in Residence Life, 36 years, effective June 30, 2014. Marilyn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16681

Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships

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… services, and take tours of the campus as well as various residence halls. MLK Academy Students who receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581