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Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary

College of Education and Human Development

… Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary … by a visit from the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary and posed with its 13-foot albino python. Students in a teaching … had the chance to learn about the sanctuary and interact with four of its residents.   Located outside of Battle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512

WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council Submitted by Deanne Puca on … prosperity by formalizing our already robust collaboration with the Kalamazoo Literacy Council,” Montgomery says. … educates the public about the needs of adults who struggle to read. One of our strategies is to build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca … Mich.—Drs. James Eckert and Brian Gogan will be presented with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching … newly created sales and business marketing major. Starting with just 30 students in the first class, the program now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Mich.— Drs. Ann Miles and Ying Zeng will be presented with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service … unique programs," Bott says. "I’m honored to present them with this award on behalf of a grateful campus and larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program Submitted by … Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education teacher. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

WMU accountancy student recognized for achievements, leadership with $5,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… accountancy student recognized for achievements, leadership with $5,000 scholarship Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … NABA students, as well as maintaining strong relationships with employer recruiters, is clearly demonstrated by his … during his undergraduate career and also volunteered twice with the Alaska Business Development Center to assist the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71737

WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate … of the tribal governance certificate occurred at an event with the WMU Native American Affairs Council and assistant … (NAAC) in 2021 strengthened the University’s engagement with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty

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… WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract with the Professional Instructors Organization, a union … began negotiating the new contract in November with the goal of having it completed by the end of March to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5944

Bands with WMU ties to perform songs from classic Beatles album

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… Bands with WMU ties to perform songs from classic Beatles album … by Matthew Sahlgren KALAMAZOO—Two popular local bands with ties to Western Michigan University will be performing … group of friends who share a passion for acoustic music with ties spanning decades through common bonds of family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1378

Spring 2024 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers

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… Spring 2024 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers Submitted by Deanne Puca on … prepare for interviews and refine their resumes. Students with questions regarding resumes, cover letters, activating … Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74469