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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

… Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original language.  We want … Kristi   VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude … education, special education, reading specialist and workforce education and development. Western  will provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Focused on the future

W Magazine

… Focused on the future Submitted by Erin Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver are co-directors of the … Research on topics such as leadership, strategy, meaningful work and leading with purpose Explore the opportunities … for leadership and business strategy students highlight how the center achieves big wins for students and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62166

Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

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… bisexual, gay and transgender movements continue the work of resisting systemic gender oppression, increasing … these spaces. This discussion will address the question: How can a movement be truly inclusive for everyone, … and white supremacy in all of its forms. Dawnielle Simmons, doctoral student in counseling psychology, will facilitate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

Four faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards, including one Distinguished Scholar Award

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… will spend six months at Leeds University in the United Kingdom, particularly at the Water Center, one of the largest … the global water supply crisis. He will interact and work with more than 170 professionals from across the … truth, community and the public, taking into account how these concepts are embodied in different national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68180

WMU digital marketing students take second and third place in global case competition with 200+ competitors

Haworth College of Business

… This year’s client was Radio Flyer, seeking direction on how to gain traction among family buyers for its new product … the company. Second-place team members, left to right, Brandon Westbrooks, Derek Gleaton, Andrew Charles and Crizio … didn’t set any expectations to win, but we all did our best work with attention to detail.” Another standout quality to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71581

WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers

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… from WMU. "The success of our keynote speakers illustrates how ethics at WMU has had influence both locally and beyond … and master's degrees in philosophy at Stanford and his doctoral degree in philosophy at Brown University. In … Guidelines Task Force, a multinational, multidisciplinary working group for the ISSCR—International Society for Stem …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27478

Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad

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… to pair with his engineering degree in hopes of ultimately working on an international level. "I really want to become … like me to continue their education and thrive. I don't know if I would be where I am without it—or even on my … michelle.metro-roland@wmich.edu. For more information about how the Gilman International Scholarship can be a bridge to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318

Outstanding student employees, supervisor recognized

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… and it also assists them in building skills, positive work ethic and career readiness." Career and Student … assistance of student staff." Campus departments nominated dozens of outstanding workers for Student Employee of the … with concerned parents and students asking questions about how we were handling the pandemic," Herman says. "Flor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63563

Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June

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… Summer celebrations in downtown Kalamazoo start in June Submitted by Deanne Puca on Kalamazoo's annual Do-Dah Parade is Saturday, June 3 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Displays of original local artwork, a satirical parade through the streets of downtown and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40052

Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

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… exercises and personal evaluations to demonstrate how snap judgments are usually made upon initially … and communicate more effectively with family members, co-workers and clients. They also will be able to create a … mindset, foster better cross-cultural relationships, and adopt a positive mindset based on a better understanding of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701