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Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign
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… Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its partnership with the United Way of … Courtney Arnold or call (269) 387-2072. Donations and forms are due by Thursday, Oct. 31 . “We take pride in Western’s … means children are fed, families are housed and people have what they need to thrive. All of us at United Way are …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
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… Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in … creation of the 1986 "Phantom of the Opera" set. Lee prepares his Lego creations for transport to New York City. A … can be used as a way to not only expand the boundaries of what theater artists can do but also … to create new work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary
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… died July 13 . She was 93. Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1970 and retired in 1987 after more than … Relations, Michigan Association Concerned With School-aged Parents, Planned Parenthood and Continuing Education for … Kalamazoo Public Schools hired her that year to teach at what became South Junior High School. She moved from that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964
WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president
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… University's McCourt School of Public Policy, will become the ninth president of Western Michigan University Aug. 1 . … stakeholders." During a more than 35-year academic career, Montgomery has held faculty positions at Carnegie … to our campus and extended community and excited to see what the coming months and years will bring." About WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331
WMU president announces plan to retire next summer
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… plan to retire next summer Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The ninth president of Western Michigan University, … Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. Announced in June 2021, the $550 million Empowering … a new fleet of aircraft. President Montgomery welcomes a parent to campus during fall move-in. President Montgomery …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire
University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends
Student Affairs
… Mich.—For seven days a week, four semesters a year, the Student Recreation Center is buzzing with activity. At … class. At the heart of this constant stream of activity are the weight and cardio rooms on the second floor. From … of access to a full gym, many learned to exercise with what they had on hand and began focusing on bodyweight and …
https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update
WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather
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… WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except … severe weather. Classes scheduled for 6 p.m. or later today are canceled. This article will be updated with special … Weather-related University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025
WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall
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… WMU Cooley to offer first-year law classes in Kalamazoo this fall … and Western Michigan University announced yesterday that the law school will offer 15 credits of first-year instruction to incoming law students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32560
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
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… left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside Floyd Hall. She helped Dr. … elder, veteran and author, to campus on Tuesday, Nov. 15 . Mills was orphaned at age 12 and grew up in poverty on … those connections and increasing understanding and awareness. … Having a University community that is aware and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
Cybersecurity student finds her fit at WMU
Cybersecurity
… plan. “My plan was to transfer somewhere bigger and further away from home after a year at WMU, but I loved my … and giving advice, so I am excited to continue in my career field.” Bbuku discovered her passions for … a national cybersecurity competition created by the United States Air Force. Bbuku and her team made it to the …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/terry-bbuku-finds-wmu-cybersecurity