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Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students are again returning in record numbers to live on campus and … 29 . Like the previous academic year, University apartments are at capacity, according to WMU Housing and Residence … halls will be close to capacity for the fall semester. “We are excited to have our students back with us in the halls …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… orientation sessions. Two types of orientation programs are offered. The biggest one, New Student Orientation, is for incoming … forms and a complete schedule of events for both programs are available on the First-Year Experience website at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

Assistant professor appointed to be a voice for diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism on national board

College of Education and Human Development

… matters. Dr. Olivia T. Ngadjui "We're challenging areas where there's a lack of DEIA," says Ngadjui. "Roles like these are important because we're acknowledging that there is a … because people have their own associated bias and micro-aggressions from their upbringing about how they interact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71872

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… find out about these upcoming activities, those interested are invited to attend OLLI at WMU's annual January Thaw from … items to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council. Registrations are requested for January Thaw. To register, nonmembers … Among the 54 courses being offered during the new session are: Mondays, Feb. 5 and 12—Gerrymander: The Creepy Dragon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

Jazz duo to give intimate performance

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… Catherine and New York-based German bass wonder Martin Wind are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 , in … reinterpretations of classical works and originals are at the heart of the duo's repertoire. Tickets are $15 general admission and $5 for students, and are

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30933

Sessions planned to explore Goldsworth Valley dining project

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… the new Western Michigan University Valley Dining Center, are set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 . The sessions will focus on … enhance the Valley Residential Neighborhood. The sessions are planned for 4 and 7 p.m. in 159 Bernhard Center . … behind the Bernhard Center in lot 48. The two sessions are the first in a series of such meetings that will take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13558

Redesigned WMU Signature program focuses on unique student experiences

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… encourage more students to participate. "These experiences are student-directed projects that really put their purpose … problem," says Evan Heiser , interim director of Career and Student Employment Services and director of WMU … "It's really about making sure this is something employers are going to see and talk about," says Heiser. "We want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65312

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth Submitted by … school students participating in the West Michigan Health Career Pipeline Program (HCPP) had the opportunity to come to … and Health and Human Services learning about different career options in health, including nutrition and dietetics. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

Hours for campus services during WMU spring recess announced

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… March 2 , and continues  through Friday, March 6 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are open regular hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, Feb. 28 , for Spirit Day. Daylight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58048

Applications available for student sustainability grant

Sustainability

… Submitted by Anne Copeland on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 1 , for up to $75,000 … University. All WMU students who pay the sustainability fee are eligible to apply for the grant. Proposals will undergo … evaluation to determine, among other things, if they are legal, feasible and adequately budgeted. An all-student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43039