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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

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… during a dress rehearsal of Unity Theatre Company's "Beauty and the Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student … confidence. That is just so rewarding to me, because I can see myself in these kids." Austin says the most … Second City. "I got my start in community youth theatre and turned out wanting to go into a performing profession, so I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging Submitted by Erin Flynn on The Student … and encouraging student engagement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—You can't miss it. Front and center in Western Michigan … "We're looking forward to seeing the new SOC evolve into a vibrant hub where students can naturally come …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Armed robbery reported on campus

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… Armed robbery reported on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An armed robbery was reported in the early morning hours of Wednesday, … was reportedly armed with a gun and took a small amount of cash. Following the robbery, the victim, who was uninjured, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30369

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… get his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a career path of dissecting problems and finding … on my mind: How do people design things?” As he started to better understand the world, Watkins discovered the cold … that and it just really interested me. That’s something I can do because I can come up with the ideas.” This fall, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… they will accomplish.” Three awards is a record for the number of scholarships PCAOB has given to WMU accounting … CPA in Michigan. “I value the journey of turning my dreams into reality,” says Chavez-Cortez. “As a first-generation … to continue my education and career so that one day I can give back and inspire others to reach for their own …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship

Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace

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… and Business Strategy , researches how shared work rituals can inspire and give meaningfulness and purpose to employees and organizations. And anyone who has been on a series of Zoom calls knows that these rituals have … more social and interactive. “People will choose to come into the office—and need a reason to since they now realize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170

Many campus offices closed for MLK Day

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… Mich.—Many Western Michigan University offices will be closed, and there will be no classes Monday, Jan. 16 , in … throughout the weekend and Monday. A schedule of events can be found at wmich.edu/mlk . Listed below are hours for … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37292

University Theatre kicks off with story inspired by civil rights movement

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… by Emily Duguay on University Theatre's Waiting to be Invited" runs Sept. 22-Oct. 8. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Theatre dives into a new season of performances with a timely story by S.M. Shepard-Massat inspired by a small but significant moment in civil rights history. "Waiting to be Invited" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42559

Weeklong celebration honors student employees

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… nominations through Thursday, Feb. 16, for the awards it bestows in conjunction with the observance. The week is a … thank student employees and makes available a template that can be used to create certificates of appreciation. For more … Case-Parris at @email or (269) 387-2725. Contact: Tonya Durlach February 6, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/130