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Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kim … middle school math might as well be a foreign language for many. But add in an actual language barrier, and it can be … "One of my (TESOL) classes was about family engagement and how important it is to get families involved with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Classes and trips part of spring lifelong learning activities

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… Classes and trips part of spring lifelong learning activities Submitted by Anonymous (not … oriental rugs, modern newsgathering and French conversation are on tap during February for the Lifelong Learning Academy … dress rehearsal of Mozart's "Don Giovanni." Considered by many to be the greatest opera ever written, the Don Juan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4507

WMU to close home football season with Salute to Veterans

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… WMU student veterans will be announced and their pictures shown on the stadium the big screen. Area veterans will be found throughout the stadium. Earlier … in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, by the VA Medical Center and many VFW, American Legion and other veterans service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3031

WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship

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… win over the University of Dayton, the rugby Broncos are ready to take on powerhouses from across the country at … management major from Elmhurst, Illinois. "Things are going how they're supposed to. We're running our system well." … the rugby pitch several years ago as competitors. In fact, many of their teammates met the same way, on the pitch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… Abuaita , B.S.E.’22, of Palestine, is an embedded software project engineer at Vector North America in Novi, … in problem solving, mechanical ability, and learning about how certain systems operate,” Goheen adds. While at WMU, … challenged through meaningful internships and classes, the many memories I have made at WMU are some of my most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

Some campus offices on reduced hours for the holidays

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… Dec. 22 , through Monday, Jan. 1 . Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services … closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented employees have contractually scheduled … 4:30 p.m., respectively, Saturday, Dec. 30, at University Arena. Visit the  events calendar  for up-to-date listings. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44110

University's green cleaning efforts recognized nationally

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… the coming months. WMU's green cleaning efforts already are detailed in a lengthy article in the April issue of … processes that custodians perform every day and focuses on how to improve the indoor environment by removing those … increased performance, attendance and general wellness." Many environmental benefits Aqueous ozone reduces the need …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39972

When data—not cars­—drives the new American city

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in traffic safety, Kwigzile’s recent research examines how crowd-sourcing data can be used to both understand … tracking applications provides researchers data on how many and how often people use traffic infrastructure. This information provides insight into how dynamic cities are and how certain designs can either promote or inhibit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70803

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… closure policy .   University closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses … for best footing on icy walks. For more information on how to stay safe in wintry conditions, visit the Centers for … power outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway'

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… Television and theatre star joins students for 'Next Stop, Broadway' Submitted by Deanne … Theatre productions. A cash bar is available and drinks are welcome inside the theatre. For more information about … as Thor Lundgren for seven seasons on the Emmy-winning Showtime series "Nurse Jackie." He worked as a stage actor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44036