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All Life is Learning - July 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Stoltman Teaching an OLLI class is fun and enlightening. I was not a teacher in my pre-retirement life, but I really … first class that I taught outside of my professional work was about life in Antarctica. For possibly the first time in … play supports the KLC’s mission to provide free literacy services to adults across Kalamazoo County who struggle to …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2025

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

News

… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739

3rd Annual Advising and Success Conference

Academic Advising

… advising practices and student success. Lunch and a swag bag will be provided for all attendees. Don’t miss this … Noah Mercil Room 1255 - Mckenzie Vliek Room 2150 - Luchara Wallace 4:30 to 5 p.m. Room 2150 Closing Reflections and … Returning Students Nathan Nguyen Director of LGBT Student Services, Western Michigan University Asian Pacific Islander …

https://wmich.edu/advising/conference

Zagalo-Melo named president-elect of Association of International Education Administrators

International Student and Scholar Services

… Zagalo-Melo's previous roles within AIEA, including his service as a member and vice chair of the Policy Advocacy Committee, chair of the Member Outreach and Awards Committee, board member, and AIEA Presidential Fellow, … that reflects WMU and HIGE’s collective dedication towards global engagement." The Haenicke Institute for Global …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74696

2016 Faculty and Staff Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… 2016 Faculty and Staff Awards The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards, Faculty Achievement Awards, and the Gender Scholar … Faculty Achievement Awards Professional and Community Service: Dr. Denise Keele , Department of Political Science …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/2016-faculty-staff-awards

Four WMU grad programs among nation's top 50 in U.S. News ranking

News

… , WMU's occupational therapy program based in Kalamazoo was ranked at No. 32 nationally, making it the state's … of the University's celebrated College of Health and Human Services. Another eight WMU graduate programs also were … "We have a long history of programs in the health and human service disciplines that enjoy international reputations for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31097

Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award

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… Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dunn … around the nation being honored with the first Giving Back Award from INSIGHT into Diversity, the oldest and best known … for former foster youth, the establishment of the Office of Service Learning, broadening the University's definition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100

Leadership for Social Change Minor

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… civility, citizenship and change. This model of leadership was built upon the following assumptions which are central … all people Leadership is values-based Community involvement/service is a powerful vehicle for leadership This minor … and fieldwork. Explore majors Teacher education pathways With high demand for teachers nationwide, it’s an …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/social-change/undergraduate/minor

Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

News

… work contributed to a documentary film narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson that will air at 8 p.m. … , on WGVU/WGVK TV, West Michigan's Public Broadcasting Service station. Dr. Benjamin C. Wilson , professor emeritus … to the prosperous, industrial north during and after World War II. The film features Tyson's voice guiding viewers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/110

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

News

… solar array are meant to serve as a visual symbol of the way forward for a clean transportation future. "Electric vehicles … WMU to acquire five all-electric Ford Transit Connect service vehicles as well as a large electric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191