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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