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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… focused lectures. Opportunities to get globally engaged are published weekly at wmich.edu/global/events by WMU's … a nominal fee, attendees may sample traditional foods prepared by international students in campus kitchens under the … of regional awards and scholarships for 2017. Tickets are $25 for students and $40 for general admission; open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38968

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… or 70 more future teachers who have chosen WMU to prepare them to enter the workforce over the last year. The largest increases are seen in early childhood education, special education, … and health education teacher preparation majors. So why are students choosing WMU? Teacher academy partnerships and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors

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… Sunday, March 18. Learn more or apply WMU faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students they feel would be … mentors will work with one or two groups of 22 students who are part of the same academic program or college. Some … getting involved with the Success @ WMU initiative are invited to help hire peer mentors. Options to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45735

Business students clinch victories at sales competition

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… two full-time undergraduate students and one faculty coach—are invited to participate. Training materials are provided to assist students, and faculty coaches are responsible for helping students prepare for each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56440

Sports Medicine Clinic schedules spring semester drop-in events

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… Michigan University students and faculty and staff members are invited to ask personnel from the WMU Sports Medicine … different campus locations. The event dates and locations are: Feb. 19, Engineering and Applied Sciences Building … to answer questions with no appointment needed. Visitors are invited to ask about their training aches and pains, or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13124

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… insurmountable odds as kids navigating the foster care system, they discovered love—and purpose—at Western. … up on the southwest side of Detroit and entered foster care at 9 years old. "We were often homeless, or when we did … mentors around me gave me the confidence to apply. They suggested I go to the Seita Scholars Program because they had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Revised strategic plan being implemented through 2020

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… staff members across the Western Michigan University campus are stepping up their efforts to implement the University's … long-term goals. Strategic plan goals The goals by category are: Learner Success —Ensure a distinctive and supportive … practices and policies. All told, those goals are accompanied by 24 objectives and 100 high-impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34750

Student vocalists to present pair of operas

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… Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium online or by calling … The music and libretto by Dan Shore move swiftly and are easily accessible. The operas are fully staged and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27992

'Annie' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Florida, who is making her tour debut. Gilgamesh Taggett continues to star as Oliver Warbucks. In the role of Miss Hannigan is Erin Fish . Also starring in the tour are West Michigan native Casey Prins as Grace Farrell, … by Meijer, Zhang Financial, Pepsi and Seat n Sleep. Tickets are on sale now and start at $47. They can be purchased …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38244

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… shape. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western Michigan University's … CENTRAL CAMPUS RENOVATION Sidewalks across Main Campus are getting a facelift. Fencing is currently up around central campus areas for sidewalk paving and renovation. A central open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076