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Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… are as a community with adult literacy and to identify and set priorities that will ensure we align our efforts moving forward." Speakers In addition to Evans, confirmed speakers and … Everybody, Kalamazoo. Dr. Timothy Ready , director of WMU's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Shirley Swanson, Bernard Osher and Dawn Gaymer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University a $1 million gift to set up an endowment in support of the communitywide effort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

New WMU Web presence ready for rollout

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… usability with a dramatic revision of University websites set to go live July 28 . The most noticeable changes to … as well as corporate and nonprofit Web development was the starting point for the redesign. A commitment to … and smartphone—also played a key role in the effort. WMU was among the first universities in the nation to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25718

Trustees vote to name WMU engineering facility for Elson S. Floyd

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… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences facility that was begun during Floyd's presidency and serves as the anchor … first lady and President Floyd's surviving spouse. Floyd was president of WMU from 1998 to early 2003. He went on to … Research Park are good examples of that...I think we have set a new standard in higher education and I am very proud …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25452

Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… beginning students and their families, began making their way to the Western Michigan University campus last week for … first-year students. A smaller but no less important set of activities, the Transfer Transition Program, is … part in the five half-day sessions that already are underway. Two remaining sessions will be held on upcoming Fridays …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

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… for political learning and engagement. The information was compiled in a database that includes nearly half of all … College of Civic Life at Tufts University. Also revealed was that registered WMU students voted at a slightly higher … faculty, students and RSO's around campus in helping set a precedent for a civic-minded campus," says WeVote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

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… in local classrooms Submitted by Ross Fuller on Dr. Robyn Edwards, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Department of Special … little or no English, educators are looking for new ways to bridge communication gaps. At Western Michigan … the devices in their own placements. In total, seven sets of AI earbuds were deployed across classrooms, reaching …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Longtime WMU friend, honors college namesake Carl Lee dies at 96

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… pioneer Carl E Lee , who with his late wife Winifred Lee was the namesake for Western Michigan University's honors college, died Feb. 22 . He was 96. Lee worked for 60 years in the radio and television … two grandchildren. Services A public memorial service is set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14 , at the Lee Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22184

Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award

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… Amy Seth, Howard Dooley win WMU Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … are winners of WMU's 2016 Distinguished Service Award. Amy Seth , director for University Recreation, and Dr. Howard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35115

University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on … dedication to customer service, exceptional skill set and compassionate nature. "Sheila is always there for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935