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Student pursues public service with prestigious award
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… Brazil—Stargazing in Buenos Aires. Hiking the Andes Mountains. Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro. Ziplining in Costa Rica. Caitlin Wiley's studies at Western Michigan University have taken her on countless … adventures across Latin America. And they're now a spring board to her next adventure: public service. Wiley is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032
Employee meetings will explore impact of federal FLSA changes
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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, their impact on employment at WMU and what the University is doing to ensure it is in … campus. The two presentations will cover identical content and will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35636
Proposed campus wayfinding plan to be shared with University community
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… will have an opportunity Monday, Sept. 12 , to view and comment on elements of a proposed new exterior signage … of the work underway to: Improve the experience of visitors and students, faculty and staff in navigating the campus environment. Provide a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34738
Campus wayfinding proposals available for viewing, comment
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… was engaged by WMU to: Improve the experience of visitors and students, faculty and staff in navigating the campus environment. Provide a … elements for campus approach, arrival, circulation, parking and buildings. Develop a consistent nomenclature for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34968
Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo
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… of original local artwork; Greek dancing, food and music; a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and an outdoor concert series kick off summer events … Drop 35 on Thursday, the Verve Pipe on Friday, and Rick Springfield on Saturday. The festival also will offer more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346
Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award
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… Mich.—WMU President John M. Dunn is one of 27 college and university presidents and chancellors around the nation being honored with the … Giving Back Award from INSIGHT into Diversity, the oldest and best known publication devoted to diversity in higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100
Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit
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… spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tirrea Billings elevates stories … Billings' talent for storytelling. As a youth, cruelly and frequently teased because of his condition and treated in school as though he had an intellectual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… Smiedendorf Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni and Retired Air Force Officer Tracy Smiedendorf during his … How about these for the now-retired 1983 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a … lesson. I soloed at age 16 and was hooked." At Southwestern Michigan College in Cass County, Smiedendorf earned …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Latin jazz ensemble offers free concert at the Union
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… second CD in a free concert at Kalamazoo's Union Cabaret and Grille, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall, at 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 . The 10-piece ensemble features two singers, horns and a cornucopia of percussion who take listeners on a musical journey to Brazil and throughout the Caribbean. For more information on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37737
Speech pathology department sets open house, continues reaccreditation
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology will hold an open house for prospective … noon to 4 p.m. Friday, April 1 , in 4010 College of Health and Human Services Building, 1240 Oliver St. The open house … periodic events for prospective graduate students and follows on the heels of a March 28 meeting to allow for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31269