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Biological Sciences

… Normal School, commenced on Sept. 26, 1904. Two faculty members, Dr. Leslie H. Wood and Charlotte Waite, were hired by … of the biology classes at Western State Normal School would be taught in the Administration Building under the direction … to serve as the assistant to the rural school courses. Between these two individuals, a total of nine courses were …

https://wmich.edu/biology/about/history

Updates from the Alliance Française de Kalamazoo

World Languages and Literature

… Joseph in Niles, Michigan, and in his research visits to Quebec. He concludes by describing his current role as Michigan … 110 chapters included in the Federation.  As a result, members are able to take advantage of the French Conversation … htt ps:lj afusa.or g/feat ure d-events/ To request a membership form, please contact:  cy nt hia.ruo ff @ wmich.edu …

https://wmich.edu/languages/alliance-updates

Standout Student Earns Second Brewing Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… honored with an outstanding award provided by the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange – The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange Jonathan Granfeldt Scholarship – during a celebration that included ringing the Exchange Opening Bell. “I was honored to receive the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/maddelein

WMU Chorale presents 'Heights and Depths'

News

… to all. WMU's acclaimed choral ensemble is conducted by Kimberly Dunn Adams . The concert also will feature an … to illustrate the highs and lows of love, life, death and beyond. The program will open with Johannes Brahms’ "Warum" from his Op. 92 quartets, which describes music rising to heaven and drawing the stars down to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31565

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in May

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University and the Kalamazoo community will offer a number of global engagement opportunities during the month of … 4 International Student Orientation —all day May 4-5 in the Bernhard Center, hosted by International Admissions and … open to the public. Monday, May 8 Chinese culture classes begin —5:30 p.m. at Western Michigan University, hosted by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39594

Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country race

News

… team for the Air Race Classic includes, from left to right, Becca Lowe, Lily Hume, Emily Hartzell and Caroline Yuska. … 2,500 miles in the all-female race. “This race has been so empowering. Being surrounded by only women participating in an event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75918

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

News

… , Lisah Crall, Andrew Francisco and Scott Hennessy will be recognized during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, … a difference in the campus community. The four staff members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, … comfortable in approaching him with questions or suggestions,” writes his colleagues. Scott Hennessy Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Tandem Van de Graaff Accelerator

Physics

… de Graaff accelerator at Western Michigan University has been in continuous use for more than 30 years and has been continually upgraded to remain state of the art. Our … education The WMU accelerator facility devotes significant beam time to education, offering hands-on experiences for …

https://wmich.edu/physics/accelerator

Non-bargaining staffers honored at recent events

News

… Gipper KALAMAZOO—Five Western Michigan University staff members received 2012-13 awards from the Administrative … Award for exceptional service to APA (recipients must be APA members) Professional support staffers Stein and Feenstra PSSO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7160

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

News

… Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she … and seeing her parents incarcerated. "Life hasn't been easy at all," says Antawn Perkins , Trayshawna's … didn't always live up to it. So, I had some people from Upward Bound and Western Michigan University reach out and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303