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May 17 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… Status Letter Dear Colleagues: The Office of Research and Innovation has been working diligently on preparing a phased … campus remains closed, Katie John has worked with the governor’s office and confirmed we can start to return to outdoor … and primarily performed outdoors, including but not limited to forestry workers, outdoor power equipment …

https://wmich.edu/research/may17-status

Essay contest

Study of Ethics in Society

… Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is pleased to announce the winner of its 2019 essay contest. Freshman … call for submissions. Due to budget cuts, the Center is not planning to sponsor an essay contest in 2020. 2019 Essay … Announcement Prizes: Monetary prizes of $500 will be deposited to the WMU student account of the winners in each …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/essaycontest

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… have called sewing a dying skill. That skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the … was an awesome chance to bring together design students who normally only have the opportunity to sew together when it's … she says. "We were able to do something together that was bigger than us and forget for a moment about the chaos around …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing … aid. However, preparing to secure disaster relief is no small feat, a detail the Michigan Small Business Development Center—SBDC—knows all too well. Housed within Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… to check in with classmates on FaceTime to catch up on notes and other course essentials. As she traveled to … Paula Eckert, her grandparents made a surprise appearance, not realizing that Martin was in class, and the class could … Palmer has started to do group chat through Elearning at normal class time to get participation points. This is nice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… remains open, transitions to carry-out only Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the novel coronavirus continues to affect lives, food remains an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531

Graduate Frequently Asked Questions

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… year, you should have your application materials in no later than Feb. 15, and you should complete your audition, if required, by March 1. Note that the deadline for Graduate College Fellowships and … description of the financial package for a  Half-time non-resident graduate assistantship . Once I am admitted how …

https://wmich.edu/music/academics/grad/faq

WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition

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… Hooker on (Left to right) WMU students Lexi Payne, Parker Hurley and Liz Volante KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of students … colleges nationwide and was hosted by Purdue University Northwest. WMU's student team was composed of senior Lexi … the client's unique circumstances," explains Cowley. "The biggest challenge was compressing all of that into an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57297

Department of Commerce awards $2.1 million for Phase II of BTR Park

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… awards $2.1 million for Phase II of BTR Park Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Aerial view of WMU's Business Technology … next year. The need for Phase II of the park was triggered by the fact that the original BTR Park, located just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35437

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Engagement

… intake varies from chapter to chapter, but generally does not exceed 10 weeks. While each organization sets its own … is to make sure you make the decision on your own. Try not to be influenced by your roommate, best friend, rumors, … life really like the images portrayed in the media? No. In reality, those images of fraternity/sorority life …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/greek/faq