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Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math might as well … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor

Student Affairs

… WIDR staff brings home two national awards for Best Radio Drama and Best Faculty Advisor Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on (L-R) … says. "The amount of work our staff and production team put into bringing this drama to life was tremendous. We are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75005

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… a job for Rob Powers ; it's a passion. A sous chef in the Bernhard Center, he's been whipping up culinary creations at … the chef, who's been testing out which meals are the best candidates for this program. So far, he's found about 10 … she says. "There's a connection between them going out into the world and being successful, and we were able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

WMU student team claims top spot at finance competition

Haworth College of Business

… scores cemented the team’s success. “We went above and beyond when preparing for the competition,” says Sutiono. “I … actual Domino’s franchise owner to gain valuable insights into the company.” The importance of real-world immersion … Sheeran. “I know I’ve gained important resources that I can apply to the professional world.” ABOUT THE COMPETITION …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58506

STEM instruction reform focus of $1.4 million Hughes Medical grant

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… Medical Institute to Western Michigan University will be used to enhance undergraduate introduction to science , … is one of just 37 awards made by HHMI  this year to American research universities invited to compete in the … that help students integrate their acquired knowledge into a bigger whole," Schwartz says. "That bigger whole is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16296

WMU preparing Kalamazoo newspaper archive for public use

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… in words and pictures that dates back to the 1800s, is being prepared for eventual public access as part of the … yet clear. Houghton says the plates do not appear to be scannable but she is looking to colleagues at the College of … is just an example of how we're going to be able to tap into the expertise we have right here at the University ... …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/992

Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

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… it's also important to keep social and emotional well-being in mind. "Self-care during this stressful time is … upheaval and uncertainty in many families. These stressors can amplify feelings of hopelessness, loneliness and anxiety … from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday where students can connect and have drop-in, virtual conversations with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511

Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

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… at WMU—a series of both in-person and virtual events beginning today, June 14. Juneteenth commemorates the … Wilson , emeritus professor and former director of Africana Studies at Western, and Dr. Michelle Johnson , who … and emotional well-being. "This is recognizing that African American history is American history. It's something …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… those issues in our communities, local and nationally. We cannot remain silent during this time." Comprised of three … as well as local community leaders. The discussions will be broadcast live on the institute's Facebook page and offer … change in law enforcement agencies as well as offer suggestions for how citizens can get involved. June 10: Civic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… transition to distance education : Distance education begins for all Western Michigan University students. The … students living on or near campus. The effort later grows into the nonprofit Community Student Connection. (April … individuals are prioritized, members of the WMU community can get tested whether they have symptoms of the virus or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586