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WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia
History
… Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars Institute Fellowship, a … and a few months of delay, was notified of the award that set her off on a year-long itinerary that took her to her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941
WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition
News
… high-profile national sales competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on State Farm Competition winners Burnham (left) and … team of two WMU sales and business marketing students was named the overall winner at this year’s State Farm … different styles to shine through, is something that really set us apart from the competition." In addition to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223
Events slated for Native American Heritage Month
News
… the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Snyder in … poet and novelist Gordon Henry Jr. will present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of musical improvisation at 7 p.m. in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041
John Borsos
Political Science
… Borsos Time at Western Michigan University 1972-88 John was a Kalamazoo native and a creative artist, outstanding … optimism against overwhelming forces. By middle school John was expressing himself through painting and especially … He received the Mitchell Gary Athletic Scholarship and set a school record at that time in the high jump (6’ 11”) …
https://wmich.edu/politics/borsos
Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building
News
… the campus' most honored building project, has just been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building … buildings that meet rigorous standards for sustainability, water and energy efficiency, resource selection and … Sangren not only meets, but also exceeds the high standards set by the USGBC for LEED Gold," says WMU President John M. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649
WMU to confer 1,336 degrees during summer commencement
News
… summer ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony … to attend commencement, and each participating student was eligible to reserve up to six guest tickets. Tickets …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16785
Multiple System Atrophy Research Leads to Repeat Gift
College of Arts and Sciences
… disease called Multiple System Atrophy. His interest in MSA was one that developed when he was recruited to do the first global gene expression study … patients and caregivers increased his interest in MSA and set him on a mission to do more. In 2010, Frank Cervone was …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/msa-research
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at April commencement
News
… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15313
WMU room and board rates to rise by 2.95 percent
News
… for apartment-style and residential units for 2014-15 were set by trustees when they met in December. A strategic … support initiatives to create environments where students want to live and eat while pursuing their academic and … the Center Residential Neighborhood. Planning is also underway for a new dining facility overlooking Goldsworth Valley …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15072
Missing Student Notification Policy
Housing and Residence Life
… is determined to be missing pursuant to the procedures set forth below, the University is required to notify a …
https://wmich.edu/housing/parents/missing