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Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… classroom quandary compelled Hinga to research other ways a lack of digital literacy impacts what students and … a cohort of literacy studies graduates who found a way to better adapt to pandemic challenges in their own classroom … made it difficult for students to follow along, turn in assignments, take pictures of assignments (or) upload pictures …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… $10,000 award for their invention, NeoVent, a respiratory support device designed to treat critically ill infants in developing … trials," says John. "We've received so much help along our way from individuals in southwest Michigan—both from WMU and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… center is completely ready to welcome its next special group (or event)," a co-worker wrote. "Katie is also known to … "While she is keeping everything in tip-top shape, she always has a positive attitude. She is truly amazing." … sports programs that it would likely be delegated between multiple employees at other institutions. "He's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

President Dunn heads to Malaysia to celebrate 25-year partnership

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… partnership Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sunway University KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University … changed the face of international education. He will also sign several articulation agreements with other private … near Kuala Lumpur and the launch of a "twinning program" between that college and WMU helped Malaysia emerge as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/763

Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award

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… Tim Lester. “I’m proud of our players for doing something bigger than the game. Credit also goes to Coach Helton and his … Olson a free attempt on an extra-point snap during the upcoming game. The two coaches reached the agreement that … Helton gestured across the sidelines to Lester to give the sign, and Olson was sent onto the field following the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303

Culture, fashion and food on display as Western's International Festival moves to new venue

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… cuisine and booth displays.  Vendors and student groups will set up tables in the halls of Miller Auditorium. Organized by … professional theater space.” "The International Festival, a signature event of the  Global Engagement Program , is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72738

WMU president aids in the demolition of McCracken Hall

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… Montgomery operated one of the massive machines ripping away chunks of McCracken, clearing the way for WMU to build a new student center and dining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53719

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… to follow suit soon. The Agave's spike is already showing signs it is nearing the end of its life. Once the plant … special measures.”  Jackson constructed a protective setup using six-inch acrylic tubing, supported by sturdy … “Who wouldn’t love to work here?” says Jackson. “There’s always something to do.”  Alice is more than a local …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Erin Jackson

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… Card, and $2 without. Erin Jackson has performed stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," TV Guide Network's "Standup in Stilettos," and The Comedy Factory. Erin was also a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10710

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for a weekly update   December 2017 Opportunities  … African and Caribbean styles of movement. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. … of the holiday tradition. Free and open to the public.  Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Study Group —7 to 8:30 p.m. at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44054