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Kalamazoo Blues Fest returns

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… Thursday, $10 Friday and $12 Saturday. A three-day pass may be purchased in advance for $20 or $25 at the gate. … 4:40 p.m., Kev Nichols & Blue Tuesday 5:35 p.m., Bex Marshall 6:55 p.m., The Jimmys 8:25 p.m., Cash Box Kings 10:05 p.m., Royal Southern Brotherhood 11:45 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33234

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— As the world becomes increasingly connected, preparing students to think, … it's another way to enhance the classroom through significant international engagement." Applications are open for … and valuable to all students.”   “The effort you put into designing and running the experience is 100% worth it …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation

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… Key architectural features like the cupola shown here will be preserved during the East Hall renovation. … events as receptions and banquets. A focus on features that can showcase the significance of WMU to its community, state … the site, and assessing all of the materials that can come into play," TowerPinkster Principal Bjorn Green said in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238

WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session

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… on campus Tuesday, June 10 . Meeting at 11 a.m. in 157-159 Bernhard Center , the board also is expected to consider … and promotions. In addition, the board will consider a number of other items—gift and grant reports and personnel and program recommendations as well as operating cash and annuity and life income funds investment reports. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16437

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive environment of being in the student sections of Bronco sporting events, … headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind.  Operating as American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express, its hubs … I love being able to take my family along on flights.  I can show them what I do every day."  Other than the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2017-18

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fifteen staff members are in the running for Western Michigan University's … even finer place to work and study. The four will receive a cash prize of $1,200 (before taxes) and be honored at WMU's 2018 Fall Convocation. Award candidates Diana Blouin , College of Arts and Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46958

Business students clinch victories at sales competition

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU business students Gabe Pelak, left. and Trevor Bageris, right KALAMAZOO, … professor of sales and faculty coach to the team. "It turned out to be a winning approach. All the credit goes to … sales and business marketing program is effective." "Coming into Western as a senior transfer student, it was amazing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56440

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… grants to nine Western faculty and instructors in December. The grants are anticipated to save over 700 students an … a new one that Western students and learners globally can use instead of commercial textbooks. Paying for … is a burden for some students, and courses using free OER can be a financial relief.   "I remember feeling so relieved …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/nine-oer-grants

Trustees put stamp of approval on power plant employee contract

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… a three-year contract with WMU employees who are members of the Michigan State Employees Association. The … new contract involve the number of annual leave hours that can be carried forward into future years as well as changes that impact new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6648

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… wasn’t always the plan. It just so happened to be the best chance he ever took.   Daniel Ebo Now pursuing … the impact of media on societal change. Ebo's journey into journalism started in the final year of his bachelor's … then take action. It made me realize just how powerful I can be as a journalist.”  Despite Ebo’s interest in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552