Search
Math professor awarded Fulbright grant to work in South Africa
News
… country like South Africa, which has 11 official languages, can also be daunting. Although English is the common mode of … and TI-Nspire CAS handheld calculators. Davis later returned to the school to train its teachers on how to use the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38948
COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic
News
… for research and innovation. "We think it's going to be a major contribution from Western Michigan University to … and may provide timely information in the event of significant second or third waves of COVID-19. Development of … teach others in the field how to incorporate the material into their classes. Accreditation and the future of higher …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443
Students invited to apply for Gibbs House Fellowships
News
… and fellows will have their own private room. Fellows will be expected to work 10 to 15 hours per week, and will be … are available online at wmich.edu/sustainability , and can be submitted via email to @email or in person at the … helping to lead the Office for Sustainability's transition into its new building. Seseer Mou , a graduate student in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/3878
WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College
News
… lease on the University's Southwest regional location in Benton Harbor to its higher education partner, Lake Michigan … the state of Michigan. The WMU board also agreed to enter into a new space usage agreement that will continue WMU's … office space in the building being transferred to LMC. WMU can extend this lease for an additional five years. In 2015, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776
WMU's flight operations chief named to presidential leadership group
News
… of flight operations in the College of Aviation, has been tapped to take part in a six-month national leadership … of peers, and exchange ideas with mentors and others who can help them make an impact in their communities. In … instructor. Kavalhuna also is a licensed attorney who returned to WMU after serving for six years as a federal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31048
Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved
News
… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Giving members of the campus community the confidence to step forward … of assistance, yet don't get involved. They believe they can't make a difference or that someone else will … our community about when and how to intervene safely. If we can galvanize the campus population to stand up and help in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611
Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations
News
… use of corrosive river water in 2015. Learn how students can collaborate to advocate for positive change on campus. … in difficult conversations. "It is essential that we become comfortable with being uncomfortable in conversation … of the Kalamazoo Area . Contact: Dr. Denise Keele . "Lean Into Difficult Conversations," TED Talk featuring Zachary …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091
Why I Give: Linda Lesniak
W Magazine
… = She’s more than held her own in a male-dominated field. Before she came to Western Michigan University, she’d barely … she says. “It’s in its sixth edition, has been translated into Japanese and now Indonesian, and has been used all over … be embarrassed to send $10 if that's all you have. You can always send more later, or you can also give time if …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893
WMU prepares for fall launch of master's degree in public health
News
… GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Health care professionals who want to become future leaders in the rapidly growing public health … In addition, this program includes a practicum so students can apply their learning through field experience. The MPH … "We are integrating physical, mental, and social well being into the MPH program to expose our students to the breadth …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30268
'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say
News
… of BIOS 4970's savanna site. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Figuring out better ways to bring distressed plots of land back to their … campus serve as outdoor laboratories where these methods can be studied. Some of the techniques being employed on … how do you quantify the benefits of incorporating animals into a land management program? When and where are they best …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43969