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Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area
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… of the first autism conference last year and the recent awarding of a $4 million grant from the state of Michigan to … for Autism." "We were so pleased that the turnout last year was so strong," says Dr. Stephanie Peterson , chair of the … come and share their wisdom with us so that we can improve service delivery for children and adults with autism and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854
Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU
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… a free open-access online resource for scholars and public service professionals. The first issue of GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy was published Aug. 20 and can be found online at … research center. The need for such a journal, they say, was one of the primary findings of a national survey done by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130
Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read
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… Olivares . Monday, Jan. 18 Communitywide Day of Service, 9 a.m. , sponsored by Gryphon Place. Sign up for … , includes keynote speaker, scholar and activist Dr. D-L Stewart at Colorado State University and his presentation "I … Great American Lie," uncovering the lie behind the American way of social and economic mobility, sponsored by the Walker …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609
Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25
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… Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted … closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025
From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams
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… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11. … a perfect fit. “I went into teaching to provide a personal service and help people reach their potential. The cool …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold
From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future
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… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference … her professional prowess rising through the ranks at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, finding purpose in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942
WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
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… Ness received the Military Officer Association of America Award. (Photo courtesy of Ashley Goodwin of Good Ash Studios) … Portage, Michigan, history Samuel Oja of Calumet, Michigan, aerospace engineering Nicholas Pearson of Grand Rapids, … science Shaman Satpathy of Portage, Michigan, healthcare service and sciences Matthew Schneck of Naperville, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848
College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards
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… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is … Education; M.A. ’69 Teaching) is the founder of Gifted Services of Ohio where she runs a practice for gifted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072
Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities
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… activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather at Waldo Stadium to meet other students and participate in fun … trip to downtown Kalamazoo Large group icebreaker games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant potting party near Fountain … Aug. 29 . Hundreds of booths will shared information market services and sign-up volunteers. Learn more about Fall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
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… multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working … during their first four years of college and apply them toward a WMU master’s degree. Of the 12 credits, up to six … community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and lifelong learning. Learn more by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249