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Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

News

… Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees … Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … groves and fishing villages is Moria Refugee Camp, an encampment where some 15,000 people fleeing from war, terrorism …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

Thought leader in food marketing takes reins of Western’s renowned program

Haworth College of Business

… program Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Dr. Russell J. Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Russell J. Zwanka , associate … of marketing at Western Michigan University, has been named director of the food and consumer package goods … 2021.  He will lead both the academic major, which has near excellent placement of its students, and the program’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66714

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people behind the … is now in terms of our research, the field school and summer camps and the strong community involvement,” says … categorize artifacts, assisting fellow students along the way. “Through this project, it helped me narrow my focus a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438

On-air pledging starts Oct. 10 for WMUK-FM fall pledge drive

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… Oct. 10. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University public radio station WMUK-FM will try to "get the story" when on-air … of the drive, the station will invite listeners who became WMUK members to share their stories about how they became … have resulted in the acquisition of such programs as "Wait, Wait … Don't Tell Me!" This year's goal is $175,000. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1863

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… famous Sonic Ranch located on a 2,400-acre pecan orchard near El Paso, Texas. Members of MNOE, which stands for the Mark Niskanen … ' class Entrepreneurship for Composers. The assignment was to stage an off-campus event. Pixley-Fink and Niskanen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268

Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team … The team's concept includes a playscape for families with a nearby covered pavilion with accessible picnic tables. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401

WMU geology efforts lead to national recognition, two publications

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… on Kehew KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Geological Society of America has recognized two strands of Western Michigan … three of the 12 papers written by WMU authors. The volume was published April 3 . "Paleozoic Stratigraphy and … study the mysteries of the planet and beyond and to share scientific findings. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46965

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement

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… WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … fall ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … live on a large screen in 1028 Brown Hall, which is near Miller Auditorium. Live coverage, photos All of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076

Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations

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… Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … as vice president for government relations on July 15 , pending the approval of the University's Board of Trustees . … education government relations. From 1998 to 2003, he was WMU's first vice president for legislative affairs, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922