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Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy on trustees' agenda Thursday

News

… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 , and will review …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62422

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no … 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 15. Office spaces will be set back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year initiative funded by the … is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Faculty, staff urged to attend expo focusing on employee benefits

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… expo The free event, sponsored by WMU Human Resources, is set for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 , in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27006

WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships

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… WMU honor society recognized with award, scholarships Submitted by Deanne Puca on The honor society one of just a few nationally to receive the award in consecutive years of eligibility. KALAMAZOO, … four-year increments since 2003. In terms of the total chapters of ALD, WMU rates in the top 1 percent in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28766

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff … Matt VanKuiken, received WMU's Public Sector Leader Award. Created to celebrate individuals who embody … polarizing times."  President Montgomery says VanKuiken set the bar high for the award in its inaugural year, "This …

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

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … effects teams to ensure that the look is right for every set piece and critical moment.  “I work with the special … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Ryan Rubarth races into his finance future

Haworth College of Business

… of Business 2024 graduate from Macomb, Michigan, sped toward his future, getting involved in campus activities and internships. Being connected on campus was a large inspiration for Rubarth as both a student and a … for the automotive and motorsport industries, Rubarth set out as a finance and supply chain intern. He says, “The …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/finance-ryanrubarth-internship

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… their geospatial applications, and both programs pave the way for students to become certified as remote … drones--small UAVs that in this country are limited to a total weight of 55 pounds. Reaching for the sky The new … by expending almost half of the funds she received for setting up her research lab. Her sensor is based on the same …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033