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'Rock of Ages' joins Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 lineup

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… Sept. 30 The Choir of Man, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17 Canceled "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation-Live!" 2 p.m., … Oct. 20 "Lonesome Traveler: The Concert, The Roots of American Folk Music featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and … Diavolo, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27 The Chieftains with Paddy Moloney, 8 p.m., Friday, March 1 "RAIN—A Tribute …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47533

WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks

University Libraries

… students and learners everywhere. These titles were created with support from the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources … the collection of free, high-quality digital textbooks that can be adopted by instructors and students across the … more open and free to use.” "Our students save money and can be more engaged scholars, and our faculty can share …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… Red Bull Cooper, second from left in the back row, stands with his American teammates inside Red Bull's famed Hangar 7 in Salzburg, … has a lot of connections with basically every major airline you can think of. So getting a job right when I graduate and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… of nearly two years of planning, this program will pay for candidates within the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, … "Our undergraduate model is a typical four-year degree and you’re getting your certification," Nelson says. "For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Ingenious invention gives plant lovers a green thumb and wins Bronco Pitch

Haworth College of Business

… University students won the Bronco Pitch Competition with their ingenious invention called the SELPE. The SELPE, … business idea to take the chance and go for it saying, “If you have an idea, do your research well then take a risk. … Revision Autonomy is a camera-agnostic software that can be incorporated into vehicles to improve driver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71591

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

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… to problem solve and work as a team. Those are skills they can use in any job they go on to do.” Mirakovits is an … find a just-right formulation of fake blood, she partnered with a police officer to create a formulation that is now … of paperwork involved, which any police officer will tell you. … But they love the crime scenes. They love the hunt. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… holistic support in the Foundation Scholars family along with multiple internship opportunities that led to a … assistants) who are willing to take extra time to help you learn," says Sarah Bular , B.S.'21. Read more bronco … results based on student level and academic unit. "How we can listen to the students through data to get their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Jekyll & Hyde comes to Miller Auditorium

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… will open Miller Auditorium's 2014-15 PNC Broadway Series with two performances, each at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, … the unforgettable "This is the Moment," "Someone Like You" and "A New Life." From multi Grammy- and Tony-nominated … seen over 500 regional productions in the United States and Canada, more than 100 international productions, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18943

WMU Children’s Place Learning Center offers back-up care

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… at the center KALAMAZOO—Recognizing that child care needs can be unpredictable and require last-minute arrangements … child's normal schedule An unexpected meeting or time with a study group for class Child's normal care provider is … accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and partners with WMU's College of Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9675

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

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… Alicia Marques navigates obstacles using a white cane, formats papers with the help of an audible screen reader and even cooks … but will read printed instructions. They can describe your surroundings but will not give instructions that might …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591