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New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor

College of Arts and Sciences

… New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If not for a special person in his life, Dr. Hashem Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up … to the States, Akhavan-Tafti ended up at a school in Indiana, where he struggled to acclimate to his new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36667

WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting

Haworth College of Business

… WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with … a campaign for a real client,” says student Anna Griggs . “The independence we were given to operate as our own small agency was amazing and helped all of us get a better understanding of so many concepts. I really enjoyed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018

WMU main campus closed beginning at noon Friday, Feb. 9, due to severe weather

News

… WMU main campus closed beginning at noon Friday, Feb. 9, due to … For information on the status of regional locations, visit the Extended University Programs website at … close at 5 p.m. Feb. 9. All offices will close at noon. Biggby will close at 3 p.m., PNC will close at 4 p.m., Subway …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45221

Tickets on sale for John Mellencamp at Miller Auditorium April 9

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… April 9 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Coinciding with a highly anticipated new album release, John … ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of his forthcoming album "Other People’s Stuff," set for release … respected singer/songwriters of a generation. Mellencamp is incredibly acclaimed; he is a member of the Rock and Roll …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50258

Emeriti Council reports leadership for 2017-18

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Emeriti Council, which is open to all retired Western Michigan University faculty … elected by and from the emeriti for two-year terms on a staggered basis. New officers Dr. Peter Krawutschke , chair and … Salisbury , newsletter co-editors Phil Vander Weg , Nominating Committee chair WMU Emeriti Council The Emeriti …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43599

Interested students urged to apply for 2016-17 Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

Interested students urged to apply for 2016-17 Gibbs House … of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications for Gibbs House Fellows through … from scenic Asylum Lake Preserve, and will be paid as an hourly student employee at a rate consistent with their level …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30769

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience part of their college degree programs. This free event will be held from  11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. … Institute for Global Education. "International experience is often fatal to prejudice as well as is empowering. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371

Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway

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… Mich.—WMUK's annual fall membership drive will begin Saturday, Oct. 8 . Licensed to Western Michigan University, WMUK 102.1 FM is celebrating 65 years of broadcasting service to southwest … a pledge goal of $175,000 for the weeklong fall campaign. Listener contributions to WMUK financially support the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35474

University Theatre presents 'Baby With the Bathwater'

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… comedy "Baby With the Bathwater" Sept. 23 through Oct. 8 in the York Arena Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. … theatre alumnus David Alpert will lead the production. This show contains mature content. Patrons under the age of 16 … Saturday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. "Baby With the Bathwater" is a dark comedy that explores the impossible journey of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35035

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… ready for start Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students will find campus operations are different when they arrive on … students with campus, other students, faculty and staff. It is required for first-year students and highly encouraged for new transfer students. This year, those connections are more important than ever, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739