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Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

News

… will be closed Monday, Jan. 20. Exceptions include Subway, Santorini Island Grill and Biggby Coffee, which will be … end at 7 p.m. Unified Clinics is closed Monday, Jan. 20. Waldo Library is closed Monday, Jan. 20. To reduce energy costs during the recess, heating and cooling systems in all classroom buildings controlled by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12650

Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan

News

… undertaken an in-depth assessment of its transportation system in order to thoroughly understand current and future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52677

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… perspective to the University and the Kalamazoo area. It was established in 2009 through a partnership with Beijing  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement

News

… have been engaged in literacy initiatives with the school system. We also have supported and advised program … new partnership, the dean says the education college also wants to assist BHAS leaders in rebuilding and expanding its career and technical education programming. "I look forward to working with the WMU staff and seeing our future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50367

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… insurmountable odds as kids navigating the foster care system, they discovered love—and purpose—at Western. "Being … or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … the Seita Scholars Program. "For a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of going to college," Justin says. "It wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… facility and funding Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on 2024 was an exciting year for the Michigan Geological Survey, … of the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences, was appointed as director of MGS in July. As director, … Whitmer. The goal of Project CleanMI is to develop a system to safely capture and store carbon dioxide …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… social activities and unable to spend an extended time away.    “Faculty-led programs are great options for students … abruptly halted most international travel, WMU Study Abroad was sending hundreds of students overseas each year. Nearly … interaction deepened my understanding of global justice systems," says Dancy, a sociology major who now works for …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadgrowth

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees again in 2018

News

… in Ardesta's portfolio. Prior to joining Ardesta, he was a co-founder of GrapeVINE Technologies, providing … product, eventually resulting in an acquisition by Sun Microsystems. In addition, Rinvelt was part of the startup team for MAXfunds.com, an Internet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44979

Student marketing association recognized for exceptional planning and communications efforts

Haworth College of Business

… its academic year on a high note—winning several chapter awards that highlight the value of this student organization. The awards, judged by a panel of AMA members, are based on how … and passing out fliers. We also started a membership points system to encourage members to stay engaged.” Another facet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67957