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In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

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… to review WMU’s closure policy . While snow and ice may be common in Michigan, full University closures and class … notification through one of the channels listed below, you can assume that all campuses remain open and operations … University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. People who have posted items to the calendar must …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

WMU offices closed for Independence Day

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Friday, July 4 , in observance of U.S. … Day. Summer classes will not meet July 4. Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16649

Bronco Innovators Challenge inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship

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… relations; and McKenzie Covington. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Beyond the classroom, the next generation of innovators is … with industry mentors who helped them turn their concepts into viable business plans.  They ended the semester with a … her jewelry-making business and open a studio where people can craft their own creations. She says the challenge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72467

Legendary Bronco track and cross country coach George Dales dies at 96

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… of only three national championships ever won by Mid-American Conference teams. The beloved Bronco coach came to WMU in 1953, retired from his … Dales' 1964 and 1965 NCAA championship teams were inducted into WMU's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009, becoming the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42968

New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Campus to be organized into four neighborhoods that can accommodate more than 6,800 students. KALAMAZOO—The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

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

Haworth College of Business

… to create a hub for the food marketing program, which will benefit food marketing students, faculty and industry … of Business with flexible, collaborative work stations that can be used to host classes or student organization events, … food industry. By integrating experience-driven projects into courses, students benefit from real-world exposure and …

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

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

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… blueprint for a more inclusive and equitable environment is beginning to take shape at Western Michigan University. One year after President Edward Montgomery charged Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for diversity and inclusion, … take to support the recommendations. The work is divided into seven subcommittees : Equitable physical campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

Art galleries reopen to public at WMU

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… by Patrick D. Wilson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Art is meant to be experienced. While the pandemic extinguished many … touring shows, but the uncertainty of the pandemic led to cancellations and logistical challenges. So, the Richmond … "We've been receiving a lot of new gifts, and we also turned to our faculty and staff and invited contributions. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62793

Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab

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… extensive expertise and experience in evaluation to benefit both students and local nonprofits," says Dr. Lori … like ours," says Deleon Dyson , operations director for Can-Do Kalamazoo, a collaborative business incubator and … hub. "The Evaluation Lab provides us with valuable insights into how effectively our programs are serving entrepreneurs' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006

No card? No problem. Valley Dining Center allows entry with a wave of your hand

Dining Services

… allows entry with a wave of your hand Submitted by Alexis LaBerge on The MorphoWave reader translates a participant's hand scan into biometric points to grant entry. The system is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70663