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Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

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… Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … Friday, Oct. 3 , alongside recipients of other prestigious campuswide awards, including the Distinguished Service, … cuisine and student engagement has transformed campus dining into a cultural experience. As executive chef and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather

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… All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 2, due to worsening winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all … will continue as planned or is canceled. Campus Services Dining Services —There are no changes in hours for Henry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66987

NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24

Information Technology

… NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24 Submitted by Gary Barton on The traditional, lengthy training format is gone. … of Information Technology and student leadership across campus. Several student organizations have partnered to …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24

Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service

Information Technology

… Creativity, and Customer Service Submitted by Gary Barton on It's a really nice atmosphere here. We're able to be … the position through Handshake while searching for on-campus jobs related to technology. At the time, she was …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight

WMU's Michigan campuses and regional locations closed through Thursday, Jan. 31

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… WMU's Michigan campuses and regional locations closed through Thursday, … buses will not run Wednesday or Thursday, Jan. 30-31. Dining Services —All residence hall dining centers and Café …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51382

Permaculture project abroad receives grant from WMU Office of Sustainability

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… from WMU Office of Sustainability Submitted by Raine Kuch on "Health and Permaculture in Guatemala," Spring 2017. … Permaculture in Guatemala," is led by Dr. Jennifer Harrison , a WMU professor of social work, during the University's … each year to support students and faculty promoting a campus culture of sustainability. Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/01/sustainability-grant

Trustees approve 3 percent room and board rate increase for 2018-19

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… room and board rate increase for 2018-19 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Acting at its … Board of Trustees approved a 3 percent increase to campus residence hall room and board rates for the 2018-19 … rising costs in its campus housing system. Housing and dining services at WMU In 2017-18, Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46537

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower Submitted by … program, we have hosted hundreds of Malaysian students on campus at any given time. My wife is from Malaysia and … and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA Submitted by John Sweeney on Manavi Trivedi , an international graduate student from … happening that brings people together and makes the campus feel like a true community.”   Trivedi with friends …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

WMU closed Monday, Feb. 2, due to severe weather

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… WMU closed Monday, Feb. 2, due to severe weather Submitted by Anonymous … includes the University's Kalamazoo and Battle Creek campuses. For information on the status of regional … are closed. Biggby Coffee is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dining services —All residence hall dining rooms, late-night …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21468