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St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… Arena KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University community is invited to plunge into the icy waters of a makeshift … Ice Arena on St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 17 , to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. 2012 … sports training and athletic competition for more than 20,600 children and adults with intellectual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Embracing machines’ support

W Magazine

… Embracing machines’ support Submitted by Deanne Puca on This isn’t an ordinary stuffed animal; this cat has a mind of … Mich.—Advancements in technology may be moving faster than some who could benefit the most from it are comfortable … from it: how this can supplement our lives and make them better.” ■ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71777

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… of industry leaders,” says Don Sanderson , chief merchandising and marketing officer at Meijer. “At Meijer, we … believe that fostering innovation and experiential learning is vital to a thriving food sector. This new hub will … family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for patients in need. … organizations. I just care a lot about people, how I can better the community. Seeing the stuff that I've been … back at how far she's come since her first year, Gaines is thankful for the opportunities and guidance she found at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

New facility improvement projects continue

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Noticeable progress is continuing on Western Michigan University's Hilltop … during the mid to late 1950s and served students for more than six decades. The oldest, Davis, opened in 1954, Davis … professionals and campus planners." "There is no better historical representation of pre-European settlement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

WMU officials formally launch new cutting-edge Valley Dining Center

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… LaMore , senior vice president of the construction firm Christman Co.'s West Michigan operations. Judy Gipper , … 1,000, will have a full-time professional staff of more than 30 and is expected to employ more than 300 student … . The center is set up to accept student meal plans, cash, credit cards and WMU Dining Dollars.  For more news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34462

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

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… the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is developing a new Strategic Plan to prepare for the decade … might look like and the values that define WMU. A virtual suggestion box remains open online. "Our process this year … equity and inclusion on campus; determining how Western can better represent, serve and empower all members of its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

Public invited to read 'Life of Pi,' attend author's talk in fall

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… released as a film in 2012. The critically acclaimed novel is starring in the 2014-15 University Common Read . The … that a vision of life that has a transcendental element is better than one that is purely secular and materialist," he wrote. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15540

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors alumni at annual awards ceremony

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is pleased to announce its 2025 Spire Award, Alumni … welcome our 2025 Alumni Award recipients back to campus this homecoming weekend,” says Dr. Steve Butt , dean of the … experience in an engineering field and graduated less than 15 years ago. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/10/2025-alumni-awards

Kalamazoo Blues Fest returns

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on The Kalamazoo Blues Festival is set for July 7-9. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 23rd annual … 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 p.m., Big Trouble For more information , visit kalamazoobluesfestival.com . For more news, arts and …

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