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Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… of the planning concept. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the … Council. The planned two-story, 67,000-square-foot building is intended to be an anchor destination in WMU's Valley Residential Neighborhood, or the Valley as the area is commonly called. It will be integrated with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of combatting human trafficking … Trump appointed Bella Hounakey to the United States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking . "It's an honor to serve not just our country, but to also be part of a bigger system that is working on behalf of vulnerable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Annual bike race to be held on WMU's Parkview Campus

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… Campus Submitted by Deanne Puca on The annual bike race is in its 11th year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration is open for Western Michigan University's 11th annual BTR …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33147

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… and Kalamazoo communities will get their first look this month inside a renovation effort that has stirred … the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set for a gala grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699

WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans

Haworth College of Business

… the college leading students in the project. Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11 . The Project Students in the course … session before the trip to learn more about the history of Fort Custer and the significance of the project. "It is important for students to understand the impact they have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829

Registration open for spring Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Registration open for spring Chinese culture classes Submitted by Raine Kuch on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registrations are due by Thursday, Jan. 10 , for spring Chinese … University. The 12-week, low-cost courses are taught in English and begin the week of Monday, Jan. 14 . A half-price …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50540

CELCIS one of six programs worldwide to reach accreditation milestone

International Student and Scholar Services

… CELCIS one of six programs worldwide to reach accreditation … milestone Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on CELCIS students take a break from class. KALAMAZOO, … University's internationally recognized center for English language instruction is one of just six programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26532

Waldo Library to extend hours for end of semester

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… will always be available. As a safety precaution during this eight day, 24-hour a day period, a valid Bronco Card is required to swipe in at the Waldo Library front door to … were announced by the Western Student Association, which is providing financial support to keep the library open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31703

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… educational programs and presentations. "Seeding the Dream" is the theme of this year's celebration, which includes events throughout 2013 to honor the 50th anniversary of King's visit to WMU in 1963. All events are free and open to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076

Soga Japan Center receives Champs award

Soga Japan Center

… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Soga Japan Center is one of eight recipients of 2015 Champs awards from … Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo. The award recognizes CIS' partners as well as individual volunteers, teachers and … other Kalamazoo Public Schools staff members who help the district create successful collaborations. A nationwide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24304