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U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability
News
… University KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three national publications this month have singled out Western Michigan University for … released its 2017 college rankings Sept. 13 and once again listed WMU among the top tier of the country's "best national … universities. Washington Monthly bases its rankings on what schools are doing for their students and the country, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34886
Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western
News
… off part of a uniform he wore for Team USA. Cookman consistently finished in the top 20 in international … the University’s most distinguished merit-based award, is what sealed Cookman’s commitment to Western. Growing up in … an after-school program, so I hopped on that because what’s more fun than sledding in fifth grade? And from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875
Herbert "Herb" Ellinger
College of Aviation
… in 1942 as a flight instructor during World War II, joining what was then Western Michigan College in 1944. He earned a … in 1951. Ellinger filled a variety of roles at WMU during his 41 years of service. A former aircraft mechanic, he … himself to work on aircraft, vehicles, small engines and whatever else needed repair. However, his passion for …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/ellinger
Healthy Way
Western Wellness
… are Invited to Join the Healthy Way The Healthy Way program is designed for faculty and staff who want to achieve their … and a virtual one-on-one nutrition consultation with Registered Dietitian, Gretchen Kauth. Individual nutrition … are available but not required. More information will be discussed in the group sessions. Follow-up education and …
https://wmich.edu/events/64938
Seminar Abstracts from 2007-08
Soga Japan Center
… Catherine Ryu, Michigan State University The English East India Company's venture in Japan was an unmitigated … the notion of the Englishness was a site of indeterminacy. What is more crucial to recognize is that the instability of … antagonistic than most accounts of the sport’s history suggest. Sawamura, who was drafted three times and killed in …
https://wmich.edu/japancenter/seminar/abstracts/archive-2007-08
WMU grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program
News
… to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program Submitted by … Library, providing broader access to these special and historic collections and guiding future regional partnerships … and share their collections globally. "We're excited about what this grant means for not only developing collections …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55595
New Year, New You event for students and employees
News
… Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Student Recreation Center is staging a daylong event Wednesday, Jan. 11 , to publicize … The New Year, New You event, held for the first time this past January, encourages members of the campus community … so employees as well as students can—at no cost—check out what the facility has to offer. Bring your Bronco Card and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37049
Business professor secures Fulbright award
Haworth College of Business
… , has earned a highly competitive Fulbright Specialist Award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. … hours of service to community partners. I hope to share what I have learned about service learning with another … experiences, I am able to talk with students about struggles such as child trafficking, gender inequalities or food …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350
Cost and Scholarships
Transfer
… Cost and Scholarships An education is the most important investment you can make. By opening … and by preparing to launch a career, you are establishing a foundation for a rich, dynamic life—not to mention, … need-based and merit-based scholarship opportunities. Learn what scholarships are available for first-time, domestic …
https://wmich.edu/transfer/cost
Monastic Life and Venerated Spaces
Medieval Institute Publications
… van Leeuwen / Flickr (cropped from original). CC BY 2.0. This series examines monastic movements amid broader religious … of religious communities, and the nature of asceticism and monasticism, as well as monastic institutions, … in the Seventh Century: Writing Early Ireland By John Higgins As part of the historicizing corpus of seventh-century …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books/monastic-life