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Miller Auditorium stages first 'Kzoo Sings!' event

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… 6:30 p.m. There will be a small $5 cover charge, and a full cash bar and complimentary snacks will be provided. "Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing event open to anyone who … Some sessions may be recorded. No music reading ability is required and no auditions will be conducted. Participants …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34974

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… June 27 . While the pandemic and ensuing financial crisis pose unique challenges for the new Bronco alumni, WMU’s … transition to distance learning, the team has inputted more than 9,000 jobs in WMU's online portal Handshake, connected … bring to any workplace.” In addition to helping students better communicate the skills they’ve developed, career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… Funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is helping Western expand technical learning programs that … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “That’s why the MEDC is leading the largest state talent attraction … Silverado and Hummer electric vehicles.  "I witnessed firsthand the advantages and challenges that come with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… select group of Western Michigan University students is participating in a newly established boot camp, preparing … social responsibility program, with courses taught at more than 9,000 academies in 165 countries. More than 900,000 … yet are the best classes I've taken at Western, which is why I've taken four of them," says Nikolette Huang Rivera, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic

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… WMU's Evaluation Center teams up with CDC to boost disease surveillance and response amid pandemic Submitted by … and the CDC Foundation to develop a strategy that could better track the spread of COVID-19. They’re evaluating an … speed and completeness of case reporting is more important than ever.   Dr. Lori Wingate , executive director of WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59912

Applications sought for assessment awards program

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… Western Michigan University Assessment Steering Committee is accepting applications until Wednesday, Jan 31 , for its … improvements in academic or other programs. Apply now New this year, the collaboration award will honor groups of … improvements. The individual award, which includes a cash prize, is open to WMU employees who have made a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44716

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… University’s Native American Student Organization (NASO) is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity … Fall Award Celebration, the Excellence in Diversity Award is given to individuals or groups who exemplify the … as well as faculty across the University to build a better future for all.”   NASO hosts a Native community …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization

Emily Bosak

First-Year Faces

… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “Academic all-star” is a phrase that comes to mind to describe Emily Bosak .  … Chinese and Spanish, because it will help me as a nurse to better communicate with patients.” With opportunities to … she says. Bosak was one of 20 students selected out of more than 1,000 who competed for the Medallion Scholarship. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59608

University plans festive faculty and staff mixer

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… , in Miller Auditorium. The free U Make Western mixer is a celebration of the contributions employees make to the University. It also kicks off a fundraising campaign for faculty and staff members that is being … plenty of opportunities to win prizes. There will not be a cash bar, but attendees will each receive two drink tickets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4624

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… In the absence of notification via one of the methods listed below, all normal operations will continue as … and overheating. Three or four relatively light layers are better than one or two thick layers. It's best to wear …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247