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New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community

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… New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, … Mich.—A collaborative, interdisciplinary effort is underway to honor Western Michigan University's Indigenous roots … Main Campus is on land historically occupied by Ojibwa, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations—tribes that represent the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Ann … with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7 . “One of higher … academic affairs. The award recognizes faculty and staff members who have demonstrated exceptional service in areas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services

… For 50 years, students from all corners of the world have come to Western Michigan University with one goal: to learn … represent opportunity, she said. Degrees are gateways to prosperity—and English is the key that opens them.   … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary

Evaluation Café 2022-23

The Evaluation Center

… Eval Café Page Past Eval Cafes Beyond the Bar: Alternative Methods for Visualizing Change Between Two Data Points … to visualize data through charts and graphs is an effective way to communicate key insights to stakeholders quickly. … of data, including tools provided in analytical software that many of you may already use, like Excel and …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/evaluationcafe2022-23

All Life is Learning - February 2026

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Director's Note Director's Note OLLI at WMU has a new Home! Effective January 1, 2026, OLLI at WMU now reports to … This change also means the OLLI office will relocate to Walwood Hall off Oakland Drive. The new space offers more … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/february-2026

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… of Natural Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori … leaves to reveal an immature artichoke. This vegetable, a member of the thistle family prized for its clean, earthy … to sell. Evesque and Pete Robertson own Natural Cycles Farm near Allegan. Their devoted customers may receive a fresh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

All Life is Learning - December 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Appeal We Need YOU The generous contributions of our members are invaluable lifelines for our scholarship fund, … help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

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

Pandemic pushes dancers to explore new territory in virtual Winter Gala

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… who recently received a Creative Living for Dancers Award to create work in a virtual space. The evolution of … Winter Gala Dance Concert . Teaming up with interactive media specialist Kevin Abbott , who runs the University's Virtual Reality (VR) Lab , Paschich imagined a way for dancers to be transported into a digital world. John …

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

Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

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… Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609

Frequently Asked Questions

Institutional Equity

… The office of Institutional Equity (IE) promotes an environment of equal opportunity, equity, access, and excellence … to WMU Public Safety a crime or incident they become aware of. This includes sexual violence and hate/bias crimes. … collection of campus crime data as well as promote crime awareness and enhance safety. Contact WMU Public Safety for …

https://wmich.edu/equity/faqs