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Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

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… distributed some eclipse glasses to students during a watch party on campus. Campus provided ample grassy areas to lounge and take in the celestial event. The Dino Park was a great place to take in the eclipse. Students scattered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… continue normal operation unless notified in one of four ways: Go to wmich.edu Closing announcements will be posted … . Weather-related WMU closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … closed due to cold weather and blowing snow. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820

Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

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… promise. The 2025 Presidential Scholars Convocation, which was by invitation only, featured a keynote address by  Cecelia Chapleau , B.A.’24, who was the 2024 Presidential Scholar in political science and … Richmond Institute for Design Innovation— Malia Hunt of Grass Lake, Michigan Social work— Anne Hensley of Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration

Mixer on the Mall concerts provide afternoon entertainment

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… include WVFM 106.5. Entertainment lineup June 19 , Top Heavy June 26, at Arcadia, Wayland July 3 , Delilah DeWylde July 10 , The Mittenauts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7280

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward Montgomery cut the ribbon for the new pattern plotter … a consistency and weight similar to cork board, but more heavy duty. Installed only a few weeks ago, students have already …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

WMU closed Monday, Jan. 28, due to severe weather

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… University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread … the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51332

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What was previously a parking lot and, for a long time after, … managers. The land, once the site of Knollwood Tavern, was acquired by the University in the late 1990s. The … a typical swath of campus lawn. Due to poor soil quality, grass has struggled to flourish here. “That was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some … questions about graduates' Western experience. "It was very nice to have professors that genuinely cared about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Kyle B. McClain

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… Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th … of the 177th Military Police Brigade in Kalamazoo. McClain was a soldier in the Michigan National Guard. McClain … serving in Afghanistan, having already served tours of duty in Korea and Iraq. McClain was awarded the Bronze Star …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1253