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Student participation encouraged for sustainability survey

Sustainability

… the University began charging students $8 per semester to fund campus sustainability projects, initiatives, … survey found that students had an interest in increased compost initiatives. Since then, the Office for … food waste from Valley Dining Center and composts it at the Gibbs Site.   Each survey participant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63718

Student leader by day, business mogul by night

W Magazine

… justice. Smart is identifying a need, figuring out how to fill it yourself and then turning it into a burgeoning … a full scholarship to Battle Creek high school students who complete an intensive four-year program that focuses on … developing leadership skills and volunteering in the community while also excelling in the classroom. “Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62024

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in July

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… as well as social English outside of the classroom with community conversation circles. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University and the extended Kalamazoo community will offer a number of global engagement … and culture camps for local youth and conversation circles to help international students practice their English. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40714

Island Festival features Caribbean vibe

News

… cuisine and live reggae music that ranges from the top local talent to well-known regional and national headliners. The event …         For more information , visit  islandfestkalamazoo.com . For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25976

Shirley Ann Lukens obituary

News

… 1972 and retired in 1998 after almost 26 years of service to the University. Services and remembrances Services and a … of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Agrace Hospice Care or the Wisconsin Alzheimer's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40914

Year-end gift totals top $41 million

News

… Year-end gift totals top $41 million Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … meeting showed the total of gifts, pledges and deferred commitments made to WMU for the 2011-12 fiscal year that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1108

Keith Roberts obituary

News

… and retired in 1998 after nearly 29 years of service to the University. He was a custodian. Cremation has taken place, and there are no … Kalamazoo Public School graduates through the Kalamazoo Community Foundation for the Duane Roberts Scholarship, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3359

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University … the Asylum Lake and Kleinstuck preserves. Plans call for up to 18 acres of prairie in the Asylum Lake Preserve to be … semester, the next window of opportunity will be this coming fall in mid-October to mid-November. Fire's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Diversity and inclusion nominations sought

News

… are being sought through Tuesday, Jan. 3 , to honor those individuals who exemplify the importance of … the University's Excellence in Diversity Awards Selection Committee through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at … of groups or individuals of employees, students or WMU community members are welcome. The selected recipients will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36949

Physicist named senior editor of prestigious journal

News

… Physicist named senior editor of prestigious journal Submitted by Anonymous (not … Western Michigan University, has been appointed senior editor of the journal Physical Review Special Topics-Physics Education Research. This is the top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/985