Search

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

News

… live online . View information about events Both events are free and open to the public, although tickets for the talk … are required and available through the box office for pick up. An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Hill is the co-founder … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

News

… which route was best for me, and I think that was a huge bonus that I don't think is seen as often in other schools." … says Roth, who remembers getting glowing reports from her supervisors every week. "I just can't tell you how much joy … he says. The internship experience also set Ridgway up for a unique opportunity after graduation. Hospice of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

News

… award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up for the annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … presents Bronco Trivia Night from 7 to 9 p.m. as a free virtual event. Test your Bronco knowledge and enjoy … fashion show and will begin at 6 p.m. at Miller Plaza. The free and open event is sponsored by the Latin Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

Engineering Expo brings more than 100 employers to campus

News

… Sciences Building on WMU's Parkview Campus. The expo is free and open to the public, but geared toward WMU students … during the event. Some will schedule next-day follow-up interviews in the Bernhard Center. Jobseekers attending … Energy, Domtar, Ford, Gentex Corp., Georgia Pacific, Kellogg, Nissan North America, Perrigo, Skanska USA, Stryker, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1792

Candlebox headlines Kalamazoo Greek Festival

News

… Place. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, and admission is free until 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $7 from 4 to … takes the stage Saturday from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Candlebox signed to Madonna's Maverick Records and released its … The band, fronted by Kevin Martin, released two follow-up albums, "Lucy" in 1995 and "Happy Pills" in 1998. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7170

Public invited to take part in WMU common read

News

… Western Michigan University has selected a book that helped free an imprisoned man after 30 years—27 of them spent on … reading and discussing the book throughout this summer and upcoming academic year. Related events planned for fall … and what happened during Elmore's subsequent appeals add up to a textbook example of incompetent court-appointed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7203

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

News

… more than two years, a committed and magnanimous group of Western Michigan University undergraduate students has … interaction with family members of children, have made free in-person visits to youth with serious medical … the 22 different AMOM chapter volunteers.” Caregivers can sign their child up for a hotline call on the AMOM …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and curricula project intended … education.    By implementing a pre-test/post-test design, the project uses tests, surveys and questionnaires to … and researchers, the open-access language curriculum offers free lesson plans, PowerPoints, videos and other materials …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

How to find out if WMU is closed

News

… or both, depending on the delivery options chosen at sign-up. In addition, all students and faculty and staff members … Jan. 31—Snow and icy conditions closed WMU. 2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and severely cold temperatures prompted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

News

… celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jeff Eckert, certified … as Western's resident Lorax, Darrell Junkins , grounds supervisor, spoke for the three trees, which he deemed guests … the University's recent Tree Campus Higher Education designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. In order to achieve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542