Search

Protecting children from environmental threats topic of humanities talk

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Steingraber KALAMAZOO—An ecologist, author, cancer survivor and international expert on … degradation poses to children when she speaks this month as part of the spring season for the University … environmental and social climates are changing and what the earth's inhabitants need to know and do about it. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14025

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and she had to become more … the littles. Since losing my mom, my heart has just grown bigger and bigger for children—especially the ones who really … teaching internship in fall 2023. “I am so passionate about what I am studying for and I couldn't be more excited to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium

News

… Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Deanne Puca … Mich.—Celebrate the holidays with Canadian Brass Christmas at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … responsible for elevating the art of the brass quintet to what it is today. Canadian Brass is made up of five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43913

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

News

… of four other prestigious campuswide honors: the Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, … there to help when needed, offer advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited … for her commitment to students and willingness do whatever it takes to help them. "Caroline reaches out in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Environmental Sciences, the uncertainty inherent in discovery drives the innovation, experiential learning, and authentic research found in his classroom.    In his fall Sedimentation and Stratigraphy … into the subsurface of Michigan? Will it stay there? What are the risks?’ These are the big societal issues,” …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

WMU trustees slated to meet in formal session Nov. 7

News

… will consider informational items, including the first of what will be comprehensive quarterly reports to the board on … will consider action items, including a policy on the provision of medical chaperones during clinical exams conducted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50135

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… book to Quyen Edwards, a librarian at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a … Mich.—In just her second year at Western, Nadia Famiano is still getting into the rhythm of college life. But she’s … a sudden I had to find an illustrator, I had to figure out what my royalty rate was going to be and I had to sign a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

WMU researchers showcase Fort St. Joseph at open house

News

… Mich.—In August, Western Michigan University archaeologists will offer the public a look at progress on the Fort … Joseph archaeological dig in Niles, a sample of some of this summer's findings and a glimpse into the18th century … occupied from 1691 to 1781 along the St. Joseph River in what is now the city of Niles. Built by the French, the fort …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33692

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through … an accounting bootcamp participant. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— What began as a pandemic-era need has evolved into a … strengthen the regional economy.   Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this initiative addresses a gap that WMHCC …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Morvin A. Wirtz obituary

News

… Fla. He was 92. Wirtz joined the faculty in 1967 to head what was then the new Department of Special Education. He had been serving as deputy assistant commissioner in the Office of the Disadvantaged and Handicapped …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306