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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education
College of Arts and Sciences
… a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and curricula project intended … education. By implementing a pre-test/post-test design, the project uses tests, surveys and questionnaires to … in Education) into introductory Spanish classes at WMU. Designed by a team of language education teachers and …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish
Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… college students, completely free of charge. You just show up with your student ID and you get a free meal," says … in the Namibian public school system. Messecar was assigned to Rietoog, a remote, rural settlement in the … helping to address the climate crisis—whether it’s designing more easily recyclable devices, redesigning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western
News
… Douglas Smith and Dr. William Pickard. Back row: Max Doggett, current Epsilon Xi chapter president, Rod Wilson, … at this for many years, but things just started opening up, and part of that opening up process is remembering how … well as a dinner and dance Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7:06 p.m. —signifying 1906, the year the national fraternity was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476
Graduate students win leading geology awards
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… Seattle. Additionally, a third WMU graduate student picked up a prestigious student research grant. Sarah VanderMeer , … of Professional Geologists, and Journal of Maps. Peggy McNeal , a doctoral student from San Diego in the … student from Egypt in the Department of Geosciences, picked up one of two Farouk El-Baz Student Research grants awarded …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875
Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay
W Magazine
… Crystal Lucas-Perry , BA '10, is taking that accomplishment up a notch, starring in two Broadway productions within a … "1776" revival—a production detailing the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence—Lucas-Perry …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836
WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows
News
… partnering with the BLOCKS Club Initiative of Kalamazoo to support efforts to empower local youth. They will co-host … Justice is Friday, April 15 . Proceeds from the event will support the development of youth advocates in the community … poverty reduction, the impact of mass incarceration and disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline has always included a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381
Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind
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… His life was nearly cut short in 2014 when he interrupted a home invasion and was shot in the head. He … "That's what carried me for a long time. So, when that euphoria fell away, I was already accomplishing so much that … at the associate degree level … and just worked my way up degree after degree. Now I'm here," says Parsons, who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537
Community partnership part of WMUK fundraiser
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… the campaign will raise program funds for WMUK and trigger gifts from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to Fair … to WMUK and online giving at wmuk.org will play a significant role in helping WMUK raise the funds necessary … online WMUK's web ticker at wmuk.org will feature up-to-date results of the station's fundraising effort now …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14890
Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts
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… Affairs." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With melting ice opening up access to new trade routes and natural resources, many … abroad to conduct two- to six-week projects that support the host institution's priorities and goals. … notes that as ice melts, constricted waterways are opened up, creating new and faster trade routes as well as gateways …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942
Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company
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… Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace … Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured the "Maximum Ride" book series featuring … always volunteering." While she enjoyed research, she struggled to find her passion in the theoretical sciences. "I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953