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CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to help students improve their language skills.” Student services and guidance are provided in the CELCIS office by … in the works. “CELCIS faculty continually review new software available to enhance classroom instruction and make … We already offer a very good program, but we are always looking for ways to make it better and more effective …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

Robert 'Bob' L. Smith obituary

News

… April 11 at home in Kalamazoo after a long illness. He was 82. Smith joined the WMU faculty in 1964 and retired in 1996 after 31 years of service to the University. Survivors include his wife, Dr. … Fine Arts program in performing arts administration, which was the first program of its kind in the Midwest. Academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31808

WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program

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… , an assistant professor and digital projects librarian, was awarded a $23,758 grant from the Collaborative Library Services‘ program and the Library of Michigan. She will lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595

New dining center coming to Western's campus

Dining Services

… will continue to be provided with the online Dining Service menu. The new dining center is expected to be a … space. Student input guided priorities in design, cuisine, services and the interior spaces. Students clearly desire a … Market will close at the end of the spring semester. Dining services will be available at the Valley Dining Center, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998

Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight

News

… for military-connected students as they transition from service to country into academia,” says Kenneth Franks , … Their talent and experiences matter, and the best way to thank a student veteran for their service is to … their journey and offer them a job after they graduate. I want to wish our student veterans the best as they start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education. Some of this year's … year and homecoming queen her senior year. Her community service activities have included a variety of church-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Fredrick J. Dobney obituary

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… academic affairs, died Aug.  19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 … also held administrative positions at Loyola University and Washington State University. Services Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498

Gibbs House hosts weekly volunteer days

Sustainability

… website. Letters and signatures are provided for community service hours. The permaculture research and design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46249

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad’s drive for success

News

… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … but I also want to open a pro bono clinic, giving free services to people that can't afford them. Once I get my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion

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… as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … is being recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Diversity Award .   Awarded annually at Western’s Fall Award … right, receives an eagle feather for his leadership and service on the Pokagon Tribal Youth Council from John …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization