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Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

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… 2025-26: Know your campus hours Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most Western Michigan University offices … for employees.    WMU offices and facilities   WMU Student Center will be closed from Dec. 20 to 21 , open from 7:30 … before winter recess.    For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… on This new shuttle will better connect Western students to Kalamazoo's business and cultural core, revving up … the city’s cultural and civic life — engaging with downtown events, arts and hospitality venues that showcase … University’s growing engagement through the Kalamazoo Event Center and Athletic Performance Center. “The Monroe-Brown …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

Riding High with Adam Rice

College of Aviation

… Request Information about the College of Aviation Once in Kalamazoo and after his first semester at Western in the … a career as an airline pilot into law school and an eventual berth as a federal prosecutor. His mentorship was more centered on perspective and guidance in pursuing goals. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/rice

Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry

College of Education and Human Development

… Lab, located on the third floor of the Student Recreation Center, will be used for classes in the esports minor and … available for students to use for class or gaming. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is solidifying … visit the esport minor webpage. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… one degree at a time Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first … smell connects directly to the brain's memory and emotion centers, making scent one of the most powerful triggers for … after day. You chip away at it a little bit at a time, and eventually you look back and realize how far you've come." …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Access on the menu

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… Access on the menu Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A recent NowKalamazoo feature spotlighted a powerful accessibility … of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, says in the article: “Kalamazoo has such a long history of blind and low vision …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/news/2026/02/menu

Students apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Jimenez and Marcus Nesbary with their capstone project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Undergraduate students across Western … the schedule by department.   Redesigning Intersection of Kalamazoo Ave and Michigan Ave   10:30 to 10:55 a.m., Room … and real-world application.”    For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/fall-2025-senior-engineering-design

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… of WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Trustee Kelly Burris , B.S.’88, has been … for business and finance. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… said Gates, assistant director of WMU’s ESL program, the Center for English Language and Culture for International … When a position opened up at the college’s international center I jumped on it.” A 2004 study abroad experience in … providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/refugee-service-internship-story

Sports Medicine Clinic invites campus community to drop-in events

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… Sports Medicine Clinic invites campus community to drop-in events Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on WMU Sports Medicine Clinic staff KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University students, staff, … members will be able to ask staff from Sindecuse Health Center's WMU Sports Medicine Clinic about injury treatment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9351