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WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year Submitted by … . The Project  The project began in 2012 when the college was looking for a service activity in the community that could be repeated annually.  "Five years ago, we wanted to provide a meaningful community service project for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249

WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans Submitted by Anonymous … busy schedules to clean the headstones is an important way to recognize the sacrifices these individuals made for … both on and off campus." About Fort Custer Fort Custer was named after Gen. George Armstrong Custer, a native of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

News

… From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new … starting up a pickleball club on campus. "Back in 2019, it was just my brother and me playing. He didn't know what he was doing, I didn't know what I was doing," he laughs. "But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

News

… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … they learn about leadership or teamwork or communication? I want them to tie it back to their career." Dylan Coleman … his story . In some cases, the experience can even be a gateway to a career. "I have students who've gotten job offers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I volunteer some of my free time to an awesome … of the best academic experiences that I had as an undergrad was taking that electrical engineering course on the topic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition

News

… Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition … reach. WMU is one of 119 institutions in the country to be awarded the designation in the 2020 cycle, one of only 13 … Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement was developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning Submitted by Megan Looker on WMU's … School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s … and digging through history at the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project. “We are out there to meet with people, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

WMU to Host Second Annual Southwest Michigan Vision Resource Fair

College of Health and Human Services

… Fair on Saturday, July 18, bringing together organizations, service providers and technology vendors dedicated to … from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the College of Health and Human Services, 1240 Oakland Drive in Kalamazoo. Visitor parking … support for themselves, a family member or a client, we want attendees to leave with valuable information, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/southwestmichiganvisionresourcefair

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … three years at Bartelt Aviation and one at Fort Wayne Air Service.  The former was his first chance to use his A&P …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … the grove, PDC has partnered closely with WMU's Landscape Services, including their arborists, and the WMU Tree … long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought in to conduct ground-penetrating radar (GPR) …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence