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In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info
News
… the conditions When outdoors in subfreezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a scarf, … layers. It ’ s best to wear loose-fitting, windproof and water-resistant outer layers. Remove layers as your body … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of the spring semester. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26
ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture
News
… Avery McNew ’s eyes brim with excitement. The students walk through the gallery they curated. “It’s so clear to me … foundation Tucker's ArtPrize entry is projected onto a wall in the Resonant Gallery. Western’s kinetic imaging … through a flexible curriculum. “This program is very heavy on technology , software systems and coding, things …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery
In Print, summer 2026
W Magazine
… respond to changing legal guidance following the decision. Award-winning author’s new collection explores the life of … Caucus of the American Library Association’s Best Poetry Award —in May 2025 with RIZE Press. The poetry collection … specialist’s textbook tackles child development in a screen-heavy world Holohan Melinda Holohan , faculty specialist II …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/print-summer-2026
Souder Soars: How Aviation Tech Ops has Transformed Tom
College of Aviation
… hand to those who come after you. Souder admits that it wasn't easy for the Stillwater, Minn., native to add his name to the roster of … about everybody to help me run through my flashcards." It wasn't unusual "to lock myself in my room for hours" to get …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/souder
Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence
Planning, Design and Construction
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought in to conduct ground-penetrating radar (GPR) … is also launching. To support this renovation and isolate heavy equipment from sensitive root systems, Elite Companies …
https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence
Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches
College of Aviation
… degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in … in the southeast part of the state in 2007. "I have always been interested in aviation," she says. "By the time I … the year after her College of Aviation diploma went on the wall. "This position not only helped me increase my skills …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond
Diving In with Brooke Semler: An Aviation Bronco Birthright
College of Aviation
… sororities often feature "legacy" pledges -- meaning if Dad was a Sigma Sigma or Mom was a Nu Nu, so is an offspring almost automatically. … Bronco. Her parents hang Western diplomas on their wall. So do a set of grandparents. And even "Great …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/semler
All WMU campuses close early Thursday, Dec. 22, due to impending severe weather
News
… or is canceled. CAMPUS SERVICES University Libraries —Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will … on Wednesday, Jan. 4 . The Bernhard Center , including Subway, PNC and the WMU Bookstore, will close at 5 p.m. The … UNIVERSITY CLOSINGS SINCE 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70244
Plans for new alumni center unveiled
News
… original building. "The additions will be carried out in a way that feels more balanced and in keeping with the … city will extend the usable space near the portico with a retaining wall and outdoor platform. The hillside below will be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654
WMU alumna Anika Johnson threads sustainability into Kalamazoo with secondhand boutiques
College of Education and Human Development
… living and a casual lifestyle. The business started as a vendor for Vintage in the Zoo, an outdoor secondhand market … much success, Johnson began to see the potential. "I t wasn’t until the pop-up on the Kalamazoo Mall that we … on the mall and began her business. Great Lakes Thrift Co. was a tremendous success and not shortly after, Johnson …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/02/anika-johnson