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Alfred Balkin obituary

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… a large body of music, published journal articles, and workshop and conference presentations. Balkin began his WMU … of education" and sought to use them to energize language, social studies, mathematics and science. Balkin is perhaps … choral composer for young people, and many of his creative works mixed life lessons for children with songs containing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association

College of Education and Human Development

… new group of HESA professionals. I am deeply humbled to be working with such a great group of people from institutions … national association, ACPA-Michigan provides a forum for networking, professional development and research opportunities for professionals working in higher education. Members of the association …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter

Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… the WMU community. Designed to encourage inclusivity and social engagement, the facility includes a diverse array of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… causing people to live in different scenarios and more social-based residential design. In previous studios, … with disabilities. In spring 2022, Buchholz's class got to work. "They interviewed us very thoroughly. They got to see … students back to the new house to see the outcomes of their work. As long as they want to stay engaged, we want them to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… conferences, to present papers and engage in the kind of networking that’s really important for graduate students in … Rochon attended Stanford Law School and then began working in Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C. After … District of Columbia. Their daughter attends law school and works at the Public Defender’s office in Colorado Springs, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

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… Reynolds-Erspamer is given the opportunity to enter the workforce early to become a frontline COVID-19 health care … of Health and Human Services to prepare students for work during one of the most challenging times in health … many reasons, also is a learning experience imparting valuable lessons about patient care and public health issues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

BroncoJobs Web platform gets major makeover

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… seeking to fill open positions. Handshake is based on social networking technology that encourages students to network with employers, build their professional brand and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24745

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… Aviation.  Kipkemoi in his Aviation Ambassador uniform. “I work with current and prospective students, guiding them … help Kipkemoi stay on the right path and have taught him valuable leadership and life lessons.  Kipkemoi on Main Campus … for (business) decision-makers,” Kipkemoi says. Through valuable experience, like starting a non-profit organization …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

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… have had on America's Euro-centric cultural scene, the social history of baseball, brain fitness research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523

Engineering student eases University scheduling process

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling of maintenance services with … since joining the University mid-pandemic. Yet through his work with Western Michigan University Facilities Management, … and showed him the different processes, giving him invaluable experience. “They don’t know how much the experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213