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Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Cole KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Mali and an increasing level of fear and hostility toward Muslims across North American and European nations, … people use Islam as a globalized moral, legal and cultural system. The goal of the series is to spark campus and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691

WMU one of six in nation honored as top-performing green colleges

News

… in the organization's Green Revolving Investment Tracking System—known as GRITS. The Best of Grits awards recognized: WMU as the large institution with the most … of 18.6 percent. Recognizing great work "The Best of GRITS awards recognize some of the great work that is being done in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28661

WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

News

… in the eyes of an international panel of judges whose task was to assess the teams' ability to use design principles to … problems. The WMU team captured first place and a $15,000 award March 28 in an event the Grand Rapids-based Wege … The WMU team designed The Local Loop Farm, an agricultural system that exists symbiotically with the surrounding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

News

… Chair in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 , … market fluctuations for the design of optimal pension systems, estimated the impact of public and private health … Economic Policymaking for the Next Century." Burtless was also the editor and contributor to six books, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

News

… Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and Subway. All other shops and services are closed. Information … are closed Saturday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 1. Waldo Library will begin fall semester hours at 8 a.m. … costs while the University is closed, heating and cooling systems in all office and classroom buildings controlled by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18095

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor … King, Lucie Grippe and Dan Hubble with their IBS Media Award for Best Audio Drama in New York City. Glen Dillon, … Best Faculty Advisor at the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Conference in March. WIDR’s nominated material …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

News

… Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted … closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … the closure is announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11.  … affiliate for the Detroit Pistons, serving as a feeder system for top NBA talent, including players, coaches and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew academically, socially, … Success through International Education at the University System of Georgia.   Research also shows that students who …

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

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… for life after graduation. “Programs like these are so rewarding for our students, for our communities and for our … participation, paying attention to different health care systems, different educational institutions and earning invaluable experience working toward change in our communities.” “The COVID-19 pandemic has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357