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WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

News

… 10 schools and individuals nationwide honored Dec. 17 by the U.S. Green Building Council's Center for Green Schools, … out sustainable values in a unique and powerful way; they are an ideal example of how colleges and universities can … is a tool to help school staff and educators identify what supports or impedes healthy, resource-efficient and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

Allkins Family Fall Military Scholarships

Military and Veterans Affairs

… Allkins Family Fall Military Scholarships The Allkins Family Military and Veteran Scholarships are merit and needs-based scholarships available to military … are four separate Allkins Family scholarships available: $2,500 for all military members, $1,000 for those currently …

https://wmich.edu/military/onstaff-group-fall-scholarships

National experts to share insights at first leadership conference

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… National experts to share insights at first leadership conference Submitted by … Michigan University students seeking to hone their leadership skills, develop philosophies of leadership … "We want every student from WMU who believes they have what it takes to be the future leaders in their careers and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10147

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI Submitted by Erin … the writing process. Brainstorming, drafting and revising are words that are near and dear to his heart. So when a new … with generative AI.” But the old adage “you get out what you put in,” most certainly holds true.  “If you want …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

Events

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… Events Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the latest updates on our upcoming events and activities! … Commemorative Months Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 to October 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month is theof Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture. …

https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events

Trustees to set 2022 meeting dates Thursday

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Setting its 2022 meeting schedule tops the agenda when the Western Michigan University Board of … a presentation celebrating Western's front-line health care workers. Individuals wishing to address the board during … , secretary to the board, at kahler.schuemann@wmich.edu by 5 p.m. Wednesday , March 17 . For additional details, find …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63559

WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand outside the Gibbs House. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … not very fertile. But the land and the students working it are resilient, demonstrating that careful planning and planting will over time return vitality to what was once barren. "It's all nut- and fruit-producing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Winter weather is just around the corner, and now is a good time to … closure policy .   University closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

Beloved WMU religion and society professor retires after a more than five-decade career

College of Arts and Sciences

… society professor retires after a more than five-decade career Contact: Kathleen Refior After a more than five-decade … Michigan University. Siebert began working at Western in 1965 after completing his doctoral degree from Johannes … holds a B.A. in philosophy and two master’s degrees in theology and social work. Dr. Rudolf Siebert As a professor …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/siebert

Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… life. Some people have larger obstacles to overcome than others, but few have stories like Kechi Okwuchi's . The … a teenager when she was involved in a horrific plane crash. Of the 109 people aboard, only two survived. Sustained by … "I hope people who come to the lecture gain an increased awareness and appropriate value of the personal quality of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402