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Starting on Monday, Oct. 27, the sidewalk between Friedmann Hall and Knauss Hall will be closed to replace two panels of sidewalk. The sidewalk will be fully reopened by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Starting on Monday, Oct. 27, the sidewalk between the Seibert Administration Building and the Student Center will be closed intermittently to move and plant trees in the area. The sidewalk will be fully reopened by 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.
All WMU faculty and staff will be automatically enrolled in a new, information security training program with NINJIO, starting Tuesday, October 28.
This initiative is a key part of the Office of Information Technology's strategic plan to foster a forward-thinking security culture and strengthen our overall approach to protecting our digital assets.
The training consists of short, engaging, approximately 4-minute animated episodes that highlight real-world threats and teach practical ways to stay secure.
Action Required: Look for your training email from @email , view the episode, complete the brief quiz.
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Please join us for the next presidential listening session, set for Friday, Oct. 24, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in Room 1302 of Dunbar Hall. The session is a continuation of President Kavalhuna’s Presidential Listening Tour, offering a chance to reflect, share thoughts and experiences and ideas for our future. The session is open to all faculty, staff, students and community members.
Learn more about the Presidential Listening Tour
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM on the first floor of Sangren Hall, a campus event titled First-Generation College Student Celebration is happening. A first-generation college student is typically known as a student whose parents or guardians have not completed a four-year bachelor's degree. This is an event to honor that population of students, but we welcome all current Broncos (faculty and staff included, especially first-gens!) to join the celebration and show their support. The event intends to spotlight our first-generation college student presence at WMU and the strong community of support for that population on campus. There will be food, prizes, and learning/socializing activities.
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The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025. Join us as we celebrate global diversity and explore cross-cultural connections through guest lectures, panel discussions, research presentations and more. Several events are scheduled from November 3-7. All are free and open to the public. We invite you to attend one of our events and to host your own event to champion international education at Western Michigan University. A full listing of events is here. Let us know what you are planning…
Join Asian Initiatives Oct. 22 for a Soga Japan Center Special Talk with Consul General of Japan in Detroit, Hajime “Jimmy” Kishimori, as he shares insights into Japan’s presence and contributions in Michigan. From business and industry, to cultural exchange and community connections, this talk explores how the two places continue to shape one another. The lecture is from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in 1910 Sangren. All are invited. A unit of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, Asian Initiatives works to enhance scholarship and disseminate knowledge about East Asia on campus and beyond.
On Saturday, Nov. 1, at 4 p.m., Western football takes the stage in a nationally televised rivalry showdown against Central Michigan—and we want YOU in the stands with us!
In appreciation for all you do for our campus community, WMU faculty and staff may claim up to four complimentary tickets to cheer on the Broncos at Waldo Stadium for one of the most anticipated games of the season.
There’s no better time to show the country what makes Western—and Bronco Nation— so special. Your energy and pride help create the electric atmosphere that defines our home-field advantage. Let’s #SellOutWaldo, pack the stands in Brown and Gold and show the nation that WMU has the best fans in the MAC! For questions, call the ticket office at (269) 387-8092.
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The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society will host “When Living Becomes Assisted” at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in Room 1010 of the College of Health and Human Services Building. The play, directed by Dr. D. Terry Williams, will be performed by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Senior Readers Theater. It offers a poignant look at one family’s struggle with the question: "When is it time for an elderly loved one to move into assisted living?" There will be a discussion afterward with members of the cast and special guest Shukurani Nsengiyumva, Program Manager for the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter. The event is co-sponsored by OLLI and the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter. For more information, visit…