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University opts out of Bellevue property purchases

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… Michigan University officials announced today they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase 10 homes on Bellevue Place and Oakland Drive that are immediately adjacent to the north edge of the … are not considered historic homes, but the property does fall within the South Street-Vine Area Local Historic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… Smart is putting passion over a paycheck to pursue a higher goal. Seeing challenges as opportunities rather than … obstacles on his career path as well. Bazany works with supervisor Katie Rozek during a shift at Spectrum Health … them in recognizing the potential of their future.” Bazany does not let his injury slow him down. He remains active and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants Submitted by Sara Volmering on … course enrollment.  The three OER creation grants will support faculty in developing new open textbooks on health … the general public. The published OER textbooks have racked up over 84,000 pageviews and 28,000 online users.  The …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess

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… through the start of spring semester. Residence halls open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16. Spring semester begins at … building hours are listed on the website  and will be updated regularly. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public … exempt from the program. The temperature in spaces will not go outside of the range of 55 to 85 degrees. Portions of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62284

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies … from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. Employees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16117

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

College of Health and Human Services

… in Dr. Rodney Weir's future success—and he hasn't forgotten his roots.  “The marching band added a great deal to … of physical therapy at Western Michigan University who grew up in Coloma, Michigan. “The life lessons of participating … their time and prioritize their lives," says Harris. "This does translate to every aspect of their future lives. Also, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421

WMU professors developing prototype to give doctors extra level of protection against COVID-19

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… the medical professionals on the front lines. It's driving up the need for personal protective equipment—something in … workers in China who were running out of resources. "The goal is to prevent infection of medical personnel and … and powerless," Kuder says. "So, getting involved in this does give me a little bit of a sense of being able to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58767

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… perform at the annual Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up with interactive media specialist Kevin Abbott , who runs … says Quetzie Jacobs , a sophomore from suburban Chicago double majoring in dance and marketing. "It was really … create again with each other was so exciting, and it really does spark my passion," Jacobs says. "Being able to bring it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63239

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 (not verified) on WMU is closed … University Programs Web page . This article will be updated with event cancellations and special hours as … Center— building is open regular hours, 8 a.m. to midnight , Feb 2 . All offices are closed. Biggby Coffee is …

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

WMU cancels evening classes for Wednesday, Feb. 24

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… lower peninsula, Western Michigan University has canceled night classes and all evening activities on campus … closure is for the Wednesday evening hours only and begins at 5 p.m. Several events on campus will still take place, that includes a Bronco Women's basketball game, a Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30602