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Department and Future Teachers of Color host inaugural study night event
College of Education and Human Development
… and a lot said they didn't feel prepared. So I started working with her to develop a study night for students, like … different questions from all the contents; ELA, science, social studies, math, art, P.E. and special education. I was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75245
Libraries awards two ‘KARE’ awards to library employees
University Libraries
… a coordinator in our User Services department, Cherise Fox works with students and faculty, helping access research in … environment for all library users,” Fox says. “Whether I’m working at the service desk or behind the scenes, I strive … and enriching space for students. “Baseline, I love working at the University and supporting students, like …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/09/kare-awards
Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners
College of Education and Human Development
… already familiar with TESOL. She had years of experience working as a bilingual paraprofessional at the elementary … St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, where she worked with infants and toddlers as part of Early On … with special needs to crucial services that support their social, health and educational development. "I got to do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072
Evaluation Center principal research associate honored with national evaluation award
The Evaluation Center
… received by current and former WMU affiliates for their work in evaluation, including twelve from the American … to evaluation scholarship also include her collaborative work on the garden of evaluation approaches, a practical framework for learning and using evaluation approaches. As …
https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2024/11/becho-award24
Graduate cybersecurity student has secured his future
Haworth College of Business
… Scott found his home . “I always liked computers, how they work and function and I thought coding was cool,” Scott … of malware. That turned to more of a focus on whole network infrastructure, on top of understanding how computers work.” There have been many programs to become familiar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71284
WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, home to Western Michigan … Drs. Said Abubakr , Priyanka Sharma and Abdus Salam . “Our work will contribute significantly to transforming the … “Combining interdisciplinary collaboration and invaluable contributions from our students demonstrates our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114
Engineering student eases University scheduling process
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… process Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Hosam Olimat (center) works to improve scheduling of maintenance services with … since joining the University mid-pandemic. Yet through his work with Western Michigan University Facilities Management, … and showed him the different processes, giving him invaluable experience. “They don’t know how much the experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213
Public gets first look at design potential of East Hall renovation
News
… KALAMAZOO—After four weeks of evaluation and initial design work, campus officials and the Kalamazoo architectural … that were constructed later. Design parameters for the work also include a focus on enhanced green space for the … for the space that we've been asked to design. We're working with our historic preservation consultant to both …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8238
Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU
News
… along Lake Michigan's shoreline, Dr. Tiffany Schriever's work is no day at the beach. Her research involves measuring … through the needs of the faculty and students to do their work in a safe way for themselves and others. She piloted a … , vice president for research and innovation. “Starting her work has allowed us to systematically start all forms of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039
WMU partners with Benton Harbor schools to boost student achievement
News
… and counseling psychology program could also offer social, emotional and psychological services to BHAS … programming. "Benton Harbor school leaders and teachers are working hard to foster student achievement," Li says. "To … and teacher preparation." WMU has a considerable history of working in Benton Harbor and the surrounding area, including …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50367