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Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers
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… quality research, giving students the opportunity to design and carry out a research study, develop and teach water … don't use any high-tech machines or techniques; they roll up their sleeves for good old-fashioned "dirt work." "We go … from nearby ponds. Both campers and teachers excitedly logged the various macroinvertebrates—such as fly larvae and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891
Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts
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… president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca on Steve … comes to Western from Ohio-based Materion, a global supplier of engineering materials, where he served as manager … managing everyday maintenance and future projects that are significant to the community. "At this point, it is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497
Spring 2015 Make a Difference award recipients to be honored
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… and daily investment of energy and creativity. Up to 15 staff members may receive the award in each of two … committee of their peers from the participating employee groups: the American Federation of State, County and Municipal … Administrative Professional Association and Professional Support Staff Organization. For more information or for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23061
Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues
W Magazine
… of the border fence. Feet away and worlds apart, a small group of WMU students speaks to two young brothers through the … [caption align="left"] [/caption] McCracken is among a group of honors students learning about immigration issues at … assistant studies at WMU, organized the trip. She designed the course to give students a front-row seat to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379
Campus community, area senior citizens preparing for prom night
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time for area senior citizens to lace up their dancing shoes in preparation for Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22604
Championing diversity and innovation
College of Arts and Sciences
… D.C., where she was hired by then-Michigan Congressman Fred Upton. Her one-course foray into political science at WMU … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … the MLK program and an Upward Bound counselor among other assignments. Those women cared for me and took care of me," …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore
Free Chinese culture workshops offered
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… and raised in Beijing, the capital city of China. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, she learned to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21460
Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'
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… on an epic journey in Western Michigan University Theatre's upcoming production of "Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea." A … knowing in your gut that there is something that you're supposed to be doing and following that—following it … strikes a personal chord with Harrington, who has also struggled to learn about her own roots. "Because of the history …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533
Chinese research grants available to faculty
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… accepted for a research and creative activities grant to support the study of Greater China by Western Michigan … members. The deadline for submitting proposals, valued at up to $3,000 each, is Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 . All … to conduct the research overseas. Consumable research supplies. Subject or participant fees. Other direct costs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19724
Kalamazoo Pride celebrates diversity
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… and Niki Harris, a Benton Harbor native and former back-up singer for Madonna. Featured on "RuPaul’s Drag Race," Manila Luzon will return this year to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15855