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WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student … spans five continents and focuses on evaluation theory, training and capacity building. S he is also active in … outside the classroom,” writes Ruqayyah Abu-Obaid, Ph.D. candidate in the Interdisciplinary Evaluation Program at

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp

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… will travel to China in July with the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University for a language and culture … Confucius Institute instructors will depart Monday, July 24, for a 12-day camp that includes visits to Beijing, … not only receive two weeks of Chinese language and cultural training, but also have ample opportunities to apply what

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712

Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community

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… Sessions on solar garden project slated for campus community Submitted by Anonymous (not … distribution system. Consumer Energy’s electric customers can receive solar energy credits from the program. The … educate WMU students, provide exposure to K-12 students and train emergency first responders in how to deal with solar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28105

University Concert Band presents first concert of the year

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… Concert Band will present its first concert of 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 , in Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The concert, titled "Cathedrals," will feature the music of Alfred Reed, Eric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21661

High school seniors invited to fall open houses

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… school seniors are invited to check out one of the nation's top-100 public universities during three open houses at Western Michigan University this fall. Students are asked … online now Seniors who have yet to apply to the University can receive an admission decision at the event by signing up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2268

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… Center for Chinese Studies is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Guest Lecture Series. All events are free and open to the public; prior registration is requested.    Dr. Lucas Klein, associate professor … poetry. More information about Klein and his lecture can be found here .  Dr. Cara Wallis, associate professor in …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews

June Marie Conkin obituary

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… retired Western Michigan University staff member, died Nov. 24 . She was 73. Conkin, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff … The family obituary and a message book are available at bit.ly/2gFbiYh . Friends may visit with the family from … St. in Kalamazoo. Services The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 , in the Langeland Family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36675

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating … has ushered in new anxieties for K-12 parents burning the candle at both ends, finding it hard to tell where work ends … 15 minutes at a time, while older children could spend an hour working. After that "surge," shift to an alternative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on Forbes … focused on empowering holistic growth for students so they can thrive in their careers and life beyond graduation. That … as well, as the University offers several resources and training opportunities for professional advancement, such as …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates Submitted by Chris Hybels on Interns and undergraduates … nutritionists information about their client's diets and can also indicate if there are more serious issues, like hypertension and hypotension. Both of which can affect the heart, brain and other parts of the body. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841