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Lifelong learning events, courses and trips announced for new semester

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… Learning Institute at Western Michigan University will kick off its winter/spring semester during an event from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 , in the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. January Thaw is a free reception with refreshments … who want learn more about upcoming lifelong learning offerings. In the case of inclement weather, it will be held …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37257

WMU Trustees OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates

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… its April 27 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent increase in room and board … 2017-18 academic year. The new rates will mean an increase of $280 for the full academic year for a student living in a … WMU rates are projected to be ninth in the state out of 15 public universities. In 2016-17, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39677

Native American Student Organization revives WMU Pow Wow

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… University Arena. The theme for this celebration of Native American culture, "Reviving Tradition," pays homage to the 16 years of nearly annual powwows that were held on campus until 2006 … and flag bearers in colorful traditional dress, are one of the few times all of the event's dancers will be on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22834

Broncos win blood donation contest

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… Obreiter , administrative assistant II in the Department of Military Science and Leadership, recently reported. The … as well as WMU's Red Cross Club under the direction of graduated senior Jimmy Brand and considerable logistical … help. "Helping with the set up and tear down were members of various Greek chapters and Army ROTC," Obreiter noted. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39980

Willie Nelson returns to campus for May show

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… is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of "Crazy," "Red Headed Stranger" and "Stardust." The … The New York Times bestseller list. 2013 marked the release of "Let's Face The Music And Dance," an album of country standards performed by Nelson and Family, his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22117

Walk-on tryouts for men's soccer scheduled

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… meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 , in the W Club Room of the Seelye Center. All necessary paperwork must be … tryout A current class schedule. Photo identification. Proof of insurance. A current physical, including sickle cell test …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18005

Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd

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… area senior citizens come to campus and rekindle memories of the exciting ballroom dances held in days gone by. The … colors. Senior Prom is an elegant and nostalgic evening of dancing and entertainment that bridges the generations … for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an evening of fun and reminisce with current students. Music is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450

James Martin obituary

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… WMU staff in 1970 and retired in 1998 after almost 28 years of service to the University. He was a service officer in the Department of Public Safety. No service information was available. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39752

Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure

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… campus was closed after crews were unable to stay ahead of rapidly falling snow and clear campus parking lots. With a forecast of severe cold and continuing snowfall throughout the day, … to be rescheduled included a planned simultaneous unveiling of LEED certification plaques for five WMU facilities. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20282

Jane Walter obituary

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… . She was 92. Walter was a scanning machine operator in the Office of Testing and Evaluation Services. She joined the staff in 1973 and retired in 1987 after 14 years of service to the University. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30235