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Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in … Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and Residence … to his support staff and student workers for helping to set the tone for fall semester. "We are here to support and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… on The WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble received one of three awards granted to Western's jazz studies program from DownBeat magazine's 45th annual Student Music awards.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz … stage. Keith Hall , assistant professor of jazz drum set and jazz studies, received 4.5 stars from critics for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards

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… Candidates announced for 2013 Make a Difference annual awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The award committee invites additional comments in support of any … and will be honored at the 2013 WMU Academic Convocation, set for Friday, Oct. 4. Contact: Jeanne Baron April 25, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6857

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2023-24 Arts and Sciences Faculty and Staff Achievement Awards. Recipients were honored during a ceremony on April 12 . The awards aim to acknowledge the exemplary work of individuals … of Arts and Sciences. "Their dedication and passion have set a standard of excellence that inspires us all within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Aspiring aviator’s dreams take flight at WMU’s College of Aviation through Make-A-Wish

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… through Make-A-Wish Submitted by Erin Flynn on Vail Fear was all smiles on his visit to the College of Aviation. Vail … the Cirrus simulator for a spin alongside Blackburn. Vail watches a plane taxiing on the tarmac alongside aviation … house.   “He’s got all kinds of plane models and Lego plane sets, and he knows so much about planes—it’s amazing,” his …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/college-aviation-make-wish-flight-simulator-vail-fear

Studying with Dalai Lama caps off global studies degree program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Emory University. Half of the program’s curriculum was focused on the mind, medicine and healing and half on … quickly learned what it is like to live where electric and water service are sporadic and air conditioning is … the United States to enter law or graduate school. “I was set coming in as a freshman to go into public law, but the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/studying-dalai-lama

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… And that assignment won't be far from her roots.  Smeltzer was born and raised in Holland, Mich., a Lake Michigan … extravaganza that celebrates its Dutch heritage.   It was in her home community where a career in aviation dawned … work to connect residents with faculty members in a casual setting."   Smeltzer with her class buddies: Isabella, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … skills they’re learning in the classroom in a professional setting.   “These roles also have a direct impact on the … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek.   Awards   Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… train for six weeks at the company's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before selecting the region she will … who were in food marketing and they liked it, and it was an almost 100% job placement rate," says Taylor. Taylor … The real-world experience Taylor gained at Arcadia set her apart from the pack as she was interviewing for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045

Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd

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… days gone by. The event, WMU's 31st annual Senior Prom, is set for Thursday, March 28 , in the Bernhard Center's East … to WMU . Senior Prom The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52450