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WMU's Kalamazoo, Battle Creek campuses closed Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, due to worsening winter weather

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… are canceled. Classes are canceled Wednesday, Feb. 13. This article will be updated with event cancellations and … Events Numerous on-campus events have been canceled. Visit wmich.edu/news/events for a full list. The following events have not been canceled: Tonight's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51699

WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College

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… of Michigan's capital outlay process. That funding mechanism resulted in WMU having a lease on the property that will expire in 2037, when tax exempt bonds issued by the state to pay for construction are paid off. "This move allows LMC and WMU to maximize service to students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776

Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester

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… Jan. 18 , in the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. January Thaw is a free reception with refreshments and activities open to … the Rev. Steve Charnley with Kalamazoo's First Methodist Church will take on the persona of Abraham Lincoln, telling stories to the crowd during his "Setting the Record Straight" presentation. There also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37257

Campus memorial service will honor Lonnie Duncan

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… professional organizations as well as remembrances by administrators, current students, alumni and faculty colleagues. … Kalamazoo Schools Superintendent Michael Rice also is expected to be among those speaking. Those planning to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13439

WMU president elected to prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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… Academy of Arts and Sciences Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Western Michigan … of our new members, celebrate their compelling accomplishments, and invite them to join the academy and contribute … said in a statement. Montgomery, soon to complete his second academic year as WMU's president, is a nationally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52999

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns … Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 by collecting and returning more than 100,000 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095

Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents

Haworth College of Business

… set up their tax centers and work up to 14-hour days, assisting the residents with their tax returns. Senior Will … was arranged to fly trained volunteer tax preparers out to isolated communities of Native Alaskan people who are typically due substantial refunds but historically lack essential resources necessary to be able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147

Learning to lead from inside

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… lead from inside Submitted by Erin Flynn on Charlie Kautz is working at Spectrum Health after earning his master's degree in organizational change leadership. … values are changing, too. And many corporations are enlisting the help of change management professionals to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase

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… Oct.. 7 , at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids. This event will be presented to attendees of the International … Fine Arts Deans annual conference, held in Grand Rapids this year, and is open to the general public. WMU College of Fine Arts Dean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442

WMU goes for Guinness vow renewal record Oct. 8

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… time during a Saturday, Oct. 8 , homecoming event on WMU's historic East Campus. The world record attempt is slated for 3:30 p.m. on the Grand Lawn of WMU's Heritage … before WMU's 93rd Homecoming Game against Northern Illinois University, which will kick off at 6:30 p.m. The record …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35208