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Campus office hours released for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… on Monday, Jan. 15 . Additionally, many offices will be closed or operating on reduced hours Monday. Classes … throughout the weekend and Monday. A schedule of events can be found at wmich.edu/mlk . Office closings apply to … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44488

WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… and size, this historic philanthropic contribution will be known as the Empowering Futures Gift . The donors, alumni … and athletes from every corner of our community so they can reach the full measure of their potential.” The donors … adds. “That means building diversity, equity and inclusion into our medical school, not just with our students but with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the heroes of the pandemic in West … You help people who are sitting at home wondering how they can be supportive without actually going outside and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261

International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success

Haworth College of Business

… by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—MBA student Seethal Albert is embracing the unknown during her time at Western … for Advanced Studies in 2021, Albert was inspired to dive into business further through her graduate studies at WMU … She says, “I've discovered how adaptive and strong I can be in unfamiliar or challenging circumstances. Studying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74601

'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business

Haworth College of Business

… a human resources employee, I will have the capability to benefit businesses in many ways,” says Lozano. “Whether that … remarks on WMU’s distinctive courses. “My classes dive into knowledge and skills applicable in the real-world that … she spent her summer interviewing hourly production applicants, creating and leading a student and early career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712

Heralded British historian wins WMU's 2017 Gründler Prize

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… books about the Hundred Years War. Jonathan Sumption , dubbed by the British press as "the brain of Britain," is the … Cursed Kings." This year's prize, which comes with a $1,000 cash award, was announced in May at the 52nd International … late longtime director of WMU's Medieval Institute and has been awarded annually since 1997. It is designed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40684

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… in leading various student-focused programs at WMU into her new role with OLLI at WMU, most recently serving as … search committee was focused on finding someone who would be able to increase the awareness of OLLI at WMU among both … to education for all. "We are pleased to have found that candidate in Dr. Woolfork-Barnes," says Martini. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

WMU video wins viewer support competition hosted by Planet Forward

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… verified) on Final Climate Leadership Award winners will be announced this spring. KALAMAZOO—Second Nature and Planet … receiving 8,912 votes from site visitors and community members. The WMU submission to this year's competition … proud of the efforts we've made over the past 30 years to be a green and sustainable university campus." In the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15427

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for an MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for an MBA Submitted by Stacey … HyFlex courses, which are the cornerstone of the program, can be taken in person or online to offer maximum … to constantly find a way to incorporate what I am learning into my career.” Smaller class sizes are beneficial for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67482

Plans for new alumni center unveiled

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… design shown in the third and final public session has been done with the aim of achieving LEED Platinum … fireplace salvaged from North Hall. Construction is due to begin in May with an anticipated completion date of June … two small wings shown in earlier public presentations have been re-envisioned to be clad in brick similar to that on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654