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How to find out if WMU is closed
News
… continue normal operation unless notified in one of four ways: Go to wmich.edu Closing announcements will be posted … . Weather-related WMU closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … closed due to cold weather and blowing snow. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36820
Dunn accepts Department of Defense award for troop support
News
… Dunn accepts Department of Defense award for troop support Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Michigan University President John M. Dunn was honored May 31 for his and the University's long record … of support for employees and students called to active duty by the National Guard or Reserve. Dunn was recognized …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/668
Flags lowered Thursday for Sgt. Kyle B. McClain
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… Aug. 1 while on foot patrol in Salim Aka, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1433rd Engineer Company of the 507th … of the 177th Military Police Brigade in Kalamazoo. McClain was a soldier in the Michigan National Guard. McClain … serving in Afghanistan, having already served tours of duty in Korea and Iraq. McClain was awarded the Bronze Star …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1253
WMU closed Monday, Jan. 28, due to severe weather
News
… University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread … the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51332
From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway
College of Aviation
… Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Dave LaPorte - Denver … Dave LaPorte is the poster child for the adage that it always seems darkest before the dawn. Now, the man … College of Aviation Information The native Michigander was serving in a management position for Southwest Airlines …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte
New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU
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… “The facility is important because it preserves geologic materials collected over the past century from a wide range … added cost of redrilling, unlocking existing information in ways that advance research, resource management and economic … essential knowledge across energy, critical minerals, water, natural resources, mapping and responsible management …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/michigan-geological-repository-research-education-new-facility-groundbreaking
Weather prompts WMU to close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30
News
… University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 27—Snow and cold temperatures closed WMU. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread … the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51367
Goats to be tested on WMU campus as woodlot management tool
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… Sunday, July 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hungry for a better way to control invasive plants damaging campus woodlots, … eat just about anything, they prefer weeds, vines and woody material over grass. Plus, the seeds of invasive plants … quiet, all-weather workers that have many advantages over heavy machinery, Gooch continues. Instead of compacting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33450
How to find out if WMU is closed
News
… continue normal operation unless notified in one of four ways: Go to WMU Home Closing announcements will be posted on … Weather-related WMU closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … closed due to cold weather and blowing snow. 2014, Nov. 18—Heavy snowfall closed WMU. 2015, Feb. 2—A widespread …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50437