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'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… Hall as viewed from the west KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the campus and Kalamazoo communities will get their first … areawide and left people eager to see the interior of the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… a real-world problem," says Evan Heiser , interim director of Career and Student Employment Services and director of WMU Signature . "It's about endorsing (the project), … culminate integrative learning projects that embody one of 10 chosen pathways : Arts and culture Civic engagement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312

Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020

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… road map for the future in March, following nearly a year of work guided by a transition team led by Dr. Jody A. … Gold Standard, but the revised plan retains the core tenets of that initial three-year strategic plan," Brylinsky says, … them. However, the revised plan encompasses five instead of three years and has been augmented to include a series of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750

Two University musical ensembles join forces for upcoming concert

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… University's new music ensemble, conducted by School of Music director David Colson , and KLOrk, the Kalamazoo … by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson , WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2940

Opportunities abound for Western students with in-person, virtual career fairs

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… and recent graduates with employers during a series of in-person and virtual job fairs beginning Thursday, Sept. … Zhang Career Center have had conversations with hundreds of employers about their hiring needs, leading to thousands of full- and part-time internships and jobs posted to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65067

Excellence in Diversity nominations sought

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… Committee is seeking nominations by Friday, Dec. 4 , of individuals or groups of employees, students or WMU community members who exemplify the importance of diversity and inclusion. Groups are defined as WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28178

WMU prof takes tax help to indigenous villages in Alaska

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… WMU prof takes tax help to indigenous villages in Alaska Submitted … verified) on Kwigillingok, Alaska (Photo credit: Fritz Allhoff) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—They might be off the grid and off the road system. But rural Alaskans are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30766

WMU trustees to consider 2015-16 budget, tuition at next meeting

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… that begins July 1 top the agenda for the June 3 meeting of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. Trustees will meet in formal session at 11 a.m. … by students in a March campuswide referendum. The intent of the $16 per semester increase is to provide additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24492

Budget, 2017-18 tuition rates top June board agenda

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… top the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees meets Thursday, June 29 . Meeting in formal … the University's Extended University Programs, which are offered at regional locations around the state and at … operating budget, accounting for some 97 percent of that budget. Also on the agenda Extend WMU President John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40742

Gloria Steinem to highlight fall Raise Your Voice Series

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… in the series, is free and open to the public, with seating offered on a first-come, first-served basis. First fall semester speaker The fall portion of the series kicks off with a presentation by survivor, activist and writer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26689