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Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the nation to form, … As the pandemic continues, chapters are finding they can still uphold that mission and even enhance and expand it … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Human diversity celebrated during International Education Week

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… The week also will feature events during which attendees can learn about preparing traditional foods and the everyday … Room, Kanley Chapel. Learn from WMU international students how to prepare traditional dishes from other countries. … WMU's International Programs Council is hosting a game show night to test and expand participants' knowledge about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11011

Accounting student grows with the WMU Haworth community

Haworth College of Business

… which allowed him to gain a better perspective of how businesses operate. According to the latest WMU Career … experience in the accounting field. I plan to graduate in fall 2024 and obtain my certified public accountant license …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74754

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… science through a historical and philosophical lens, showing his students how stories from the history of science can explain scientific advancements and changes in the … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice

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… Walker Institute hosts judicial candidate forum focused on juvenile justice Submitted by … its second cohort of Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows in fall 2022. Through a grant from the Public Welfare Foundation, the transformative yearlong program aims to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69558

WMU aviation students to use leading-edge iPad technology

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… pounds versus a 40-pound flight bag that takes up space and can lead to back strain in the cockpit. "The ForeFlight … variety of flight publications electronically that a pilot can reference for information and navigation purposes," says … of reference material used in the process of learning how to fly, but the ForeFlight app is arguably the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1651

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… She was told she had been approved, but that Hurricane Sandy had caused a delay in notifying the winners. "The … state of Michigan to receive an individual artist grant; however, many arts organizations in the state received grants. Born in Little Falls, Minn., Brimhall now calls Kalamazoo home. She was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… is ramping up opportunities for the latter, making a significant investment in experience-driven learning with its … Venture Grants. "We're continually striving to level up how we meet our students' learning needs," says WMU … imaging to creating a cutting-edge makerspace to explore how artificial intelligence and robotics can transform …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… program is youth sharing their personal experiences so they can learn from one another. She also believes some of youth … says Kyle Sheffield , supervisor at BCJC. "She's learning how to work with the youth directly and teaching them how to make good decisions. Also having them think about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… instructors and peers having a window into their home life can be daunting. A privacy screen decorated for use as a … Public Schools board member, started thinking about how she could help solve the challenge in the district. She … where they're actually teaching as well. They saw the struggle immediately, because half of the students they work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393