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WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own
College of Education and Human Development
… Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original … Kristi VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182
Hazel L. Starcher obituary
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… (not verified) on Starcher Hazel L. Starcher, a fixture in Western Michigan University's College of Health and Human … college was being created in 1976 as Michigan's first interdisciplinary health and human services college and one of … handful of such colleges in the nation. She served as administrative assistant to the dean of the college from 1976 to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/172
WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11
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… Mich.— Western Michigan University's football team invites members of the community to its second annual Fan … place in conjunction with the Broncos' open scrimmage. Admission is free and open to the public. WMU will be partnering with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096
Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction
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… Preparing workforce for state-of-the-art bridge construction … Michigan University. Bridge engineers, contractors and decision-makers are invited to attend the workshop from 8 a.m. … systems tout such advantages as minimal traffic disruption and on-site construction time, improved work-zone …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/225
Trustees approve retirements of three faculty, three staff members
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… Michigan University Board of Trustees at its April 22 meeting. Trustees also signed off on six faculty resignations as … of retirement are: Dr. Fredrick J. Dobney , professor of history, 19 years, effective Dec. 31, 2019. Dr. Richard G. Long , professor of blindness and low vision studies, 17 years, effective Aug. 16, 2015 (change in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25389
Broncos advance to CCHA championship versus Michigan
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… team heads to the CCHA Championship game after a 6-2 win over Miami University Friday night (March 16) at Joe Louis Arena. In Friday's other semifinal contest, the … will play for the championship at 7 p.m. today at Joe Louis Arena. By coincidence, the Broncos faced the same two …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/254
Western celebrates fall 2023 graduates Dec. 16; Dunn, Penn will receive honorary degrees
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… by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Several outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in … the master's level, 55 at the doctoral level and six specialist degrees, during commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. … from 2007 to 2017, leading projects such as the establishment of the Seita Scholars Program, founding of the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73555
Putting student well-being ‘front and center’
W Magazine
… Putting student well-being ‘front and center’ Submitted by Megan … on easing student stress and building community amid distance education and the COVID-19 pandemic. Before COVID-19 … a lot of students, people in general, who wonder, ‘Am I struggling with depression? Would my experience be considered …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63622
Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease detection
W Magazine
… Improving quality of life, enhancing degenerative disease … physical therapy assistant that can monitor movement and suggest exercises in real time. *Inertial motion units, which …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71792
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
W Magazine
… Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help … by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is idyllic. But growing among the olive … the construction of an office for an NGO that provided legal services to refugees seeking asylum. Riley Richardson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378