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Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… create a community of current and future teachers that uplift, support, and mentor each other as they enter into … introduced attendees to the work the teachers union does to support and uplift current, past, and future … teacher shortages in state history. “This workshop was what I needed to solidify my choice in working toward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Distance education as an opportunity for empathy

Haworth College of Business

… job out of college. “It was a very scary and difficult time for me,” he says. Living and learning through that … ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. “On day one, when we got the news we were moving to distance learning, I decided … flexibility, simplicity and communication, and that's what I’ve been trying to do,” he says. Dr. Scott Cowley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58692

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

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… research and memory loss, and the wellness benefits of group hikes, a class that features outings on prominent … excursions feature attractions in northern Indiana. First up will be a visit to the automobile and military vehicle … information For a summer catalog or course registration, go online to wmich.edu/olli , call WMU's Extended University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test

College of Education and Human Development

… World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test Submitted by Chris … qualify for scholarships and earn foreign language credit. "What makes the MI-SoBLl unique from other certifications is … from Three Rivers, people from Kalamazoo and recently got an email from somebody over in Detroit interested in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts … for Oculus Quest, which is based on the "street view" in Google Maps, a familiar format to most students. After a … cultures in an engaging and interactive way." "The first time we did it, the international student leading the tour …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851

Partnership will lead to WMU engineering degrees for Aquinas students

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… students will be able to select engineering as their career goal and earn a bachelor's degree through Western Michigan … winner is the workforce, as our two institutions team-up to produce graduates who have the skills and experience … an overall 92 percent success rate after graduation and go on to graduate school or employment at some of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39787

Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'

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… on an epic journey in Western Michigan University Theatre's upcoming production of "Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea." A … American young man who's trying to discover his roots and what that means. And telling it in a poetic way and in a … way, in a magical way, is something that we have not gotten a chance to do yet as a company, so I'm really, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up,  Mary   Borkholder  never thought she would realize her … school through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now finishing her bachelor's degree in … says. "And I didn't think it was too bad, so I thought, 'What about getting my G.E.D?' And from that point to 11 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU

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… Services at Sindecuse Health Center . Individual, group and couples counseling are offered free of charge. … WMU is committed to wellness and making sure Broncos never go it alone. In 2018, the University became a JED Campus … needs of students, identifying systems already in place and what could be done to enhance care, and devising ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667

Henry Rollins stops in Kalamazoo for WIDR fundraiser

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… Ticket Office or through Ticketmaster . Proceeds will go to WIDR to help fund operational costs and future projects. While economic uncertainty and political upheaval define the global landscape on a broad scale, fans … Johanna Kelly and @email or (269) 387-2839. Contact: Tonya Durlach March 2, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/187