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WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… parents purchased dozens of privacy screens kids can set up to block out the background during their virtual classes. … siblings or lack of parental assistance. "A lot of the time students are hesitant to turn on their cameras—if they … to invest in it day in and day out, it's really expanded what I thought my purpose was," says Wright, who says he's …

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

Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award

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… Eddie Codrington is ready to take his band on tour. He's got the chops, and now he has the ears of the national jazz … hard so when we've all graduated this can become a full-time thing." Rathbun believes Codrington has a promising … musicians to create a two-CD set of music. It was also supported in part by a WMU Faculty Research and Creative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685

Broncos enjoy spring recess, some campus services on reduced hours

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… office is open before driving to campus. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 13 ; classes resume beginning at … for dinner on Sunday, March 13, from 4-8 p.m. Henry Grab'n Go will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 4 , … Technology Help Desk is open for phone and walk-in support from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 4 . It will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67331

From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… until I was actually doing it," he laughs. But it was the support he felt in the audition process that really made … the overall vibe I was getting from the school." Austin got a jump on his musical theatre education over the summer … at first, but the more I looked into it, I thought, 'Oh my gosh, this is actually real,'" he says. The message was from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Sharon K. Johnson obituary

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… after almost 22 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she was a custodian in what is now Facilities Management-building custodial and support services. Services Services have taken place. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46243

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

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… Bash is charging back in person this year, for the first time since 2019, in celebration of its 40th anniversary. "I … find where they fit," Girouard says. "It's a piece of what college is all about. It's not just about academics; … to really put yourself out there." RSO leaders emphasize it doesn't matter which group you join, but finding an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… Systemic Change Network , or ASCN—that builds on what they and other national researchers have learned about … improve student achievement. "Knowing what needs to be done does not equal knowing how to move an institution or … the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Borrego is a longtime NSF-funded researcher at the University of Texas Austin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581

Western Wellness continues to promote fitness with new and ongoing programs

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… Western Wellness continues to promote fitness with new and ongoing programs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … To participate in the incentive, eligible employees sign up through the Sindecuse Health Center, Holtyn & Associates, … one-on-one instruction covering fitness assessment, goal setting and health education, will meet each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42386

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

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… Monday, Sept. 1, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and … be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time, unless a space is exempt from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18095

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… align="right"] [/caption] The duo, who met decades ago as professor and student at Western Michigan University, … nonprofits or individuals who are trying to make sense of what they can do to help people with their behavior change." … domestic violence; and the power of the food industry. Next up is a sort of behavior change program boot camp: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067