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State association honors Spanish faculty member
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… distinction an educator in the field of world languages can receive in the state of Michigan. "Teaching for me has … the school's International Baccalaureate Curriculum. With a combined 25 years' teaching experience at the … Teaching Award in 2015-16. Braun is a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. He has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899
Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions
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… mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and … at WMU. They tour campus, take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, register for fall classes, finalize … of the issues college students face and how they can support as well as meaningfully interact with their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574
Boot camp slated for faculty researchers
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… researchers who want to jump start their research projects without having to deal with job distractions or being too … "It's the environment and structure necessary to get you going and keep you going," the organizers say. "We'll be there with light …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26731
WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp
Professional Development
… by Ross Fuller on WMU instructor Dr. Jim Penner talking with an accounting bootcamp participant. GRAND RAPIDS, … strengthen the regional economy. Funded by the WK Kellogg Foundation, this initiative addresses a gap that WMHCC … mixed together, but now I’m working on separating them so I can really see how each part of the business is performing. …
https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp
America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed
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… the ideal of equal opportunity and what local communities can do to reverse this trend. Dr. Richard V. Reeves , who … for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations in collaboration with the City of Kalamazoo's new Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo … the healthy growth and development of all of the city's youth; broader access to well-paying jobs; and strong, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269
New graduate certificate will hone skills to navigate successful organizational transformation
College of Education and Human Development
… offers a Ph.D. in education and human development program with a concentration in OCL. "I really appreciated that the … human resources at Lake Michigan Credit Union. "Not only do you explore large scale change, but you also explore being a change agent on a day-to-day basis. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74493
Willow Martin: Finding your balance
Haworth College of Business
… Willow Martin: Finding your balance Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Willow Martin, … her and said they were ready to come home. Connecting with her professors beforehand, the senior human resource … this type of balance between school and family requires you to communicate effectively. Being open and honest with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744
New resource available for students, scholars to conduct organizational change and development research
College of Education and Human Development
… was, they had a whole rack of them," says Szabla. "I talked with the woman in charge of the exhibit, and I said, 'You know, we should do one on organizational change.'" After … and then things just kind of took off," explains Szabla. "You know, one or two people will say, 'I want to write on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71773
Savings add up for students under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks
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… the content; students access that content for free online. With support from the grant, faculty and instructors replace … relieved and appreciative of the free open textbook. "We can't be more excited to continue this impactful program, … costs and the Consumer Price Index. Many students who can't afford their textbooks have found a simple but …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63257
Game room opening in the new Student Center and Dining Facility
WMU Student Center
… esports table open to all students and two multi-cade units with over 60 classic arcade games available. KALAMAZOO, … unique space that blends the classic arcade-style game room with comfortable lounge seating and modern gaming … units with over 60 classic arcade games available. Students can check-out XBOX, PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles to play …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72084