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Facilities projects slated for Waldo Library, Zhang Legacy Collections Center

University Libraries

… Collections Center. While these projects may cause brief disruptions to physical collections access, the overall impact on library users is expected to be minimal. Improving Waldo Library's … space, allowing staff to care for materials onsite rather than transporting them to Waldo Library. A researcher …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/waldo-library-facilities-projects-fall-2025

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Winter weather is just around the corner, and now is a good time to review … and overheating. Three or four relatively light layers are better than one or two thick layers. It's best to wear …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Floyd Hall, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Registration is not required. Ahead event, Kyle Liechty , B.S.'10 and … event and the positions that may become available.  Liechty is a proud Bronco alumnus who was part of the Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

Distance education: You do you

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… Distance education: You do you Submitted by Stacey Anderson … you teach is my advice to faculty,” says Rea. “If you are better recording your lectures with Mediasite and uploading … that education can be enhanced with technology, rather than seeing technology as a barrier to learning.” Zondag …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… travel during the spring semester with their professors.  This milestone marks a growing trend at The Haenicke Institute … gains , however, have been seen each year since. More than 460 students participated in WMU Study Abroad last … on their own.”   Experiential Learning   WMU senior Reggie Dancy traveled to the Netherlands during Spring Break …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… and Parkview campuses of Western Michigan University. More than 1,000 runners from throughout the country are registered for the second marathon in city history, and WMU is organizing Excitement Zones along the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

WMU's estimated 2014-15 operating budget set

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… operating budget of just over $378 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year that will begin July 1. The newly approved and … for base funding from the state. That amount is up more than $5.5 million—or 5.6 percent—compared to last year's … budgets, including a 3 percent increase in utility costs. A better than $2.6 million increase in institutional support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16515

Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

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… through Saturday, Aug. 2-4. KALAMAZOO—Country singer Travis Tritt will take the stage for Ribfest Kalamazoo, which … contest, children's events and an arts and crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community … Cost is $50 for amateurs and $75 for professionals with cash prizes. Judges are from the Southwest Michigan Culinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1068

22nd annual Ribfest comes to Kalamazoo

News

… contest, children's events and an arts and crafts sale. It is a fundraising event for Kalamazoo nonprofit Community Advocates for … Cost is $50 for amateurs and $75 for professionals with cash prizes. Judges are from the Southwest Michigan Culinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8309

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… they are good citizens. You might ask what’s motivating this good behavior? Pride—and a trip to the school store … tennis team. The only way for elementary students to cash in: Do good deeds. “It’s been such a wonderful thing,” … students participate in myriad activities to both better the communities in which they live as well as build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884