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Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25 Submitted … announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency information phone … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS … picked up a couple of long-term (teacher) subbing jobs and did that for a couple of years. Then this opportunity arose … a perfect fit. “I went into teaching to provide a personal service and help people reach their potential. The cool …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

WMU researcher spends fellowship period on education research registry

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… vastly improve the structure and transparency of impact studies in education. Dr. Jessaca Spybrook , associate … The Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness was founded some 10 years ago with the goal of promoting … the quality of the proposal. In essence, it's going to be a service to the field to increase the capacity of people to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32721

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess Submitted by … recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, March 4, for Spirit … Clinics will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30367

Externships, research opportunities helped nursing grad chart path to success

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… work as a graduate nurse in critical care at Bronson Methodist Hospital after graduation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some … lead presentations that inform industry leaders. "I was able to go to a nursing conference and was the only … receive. "The faculty at the College of Health and Human Services are astonishing—their caliber, expertise, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75401

Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… Flynn on Parsons, left, developed an adaptive running and walking clinic during an internship at Mary Free Bed … than a decade ago—a college dropout working a retail job he disliked with no real career aspirations. His life was … development learn about the college of health and human services Parsons also worked with the Disability Network of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Campus visit rekindles a family legacy

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… Western Michigan University's best-known instructional buildings since 1964. But it was the accomplishments of her grandson that brought Hildur … campus last month for the first time since a 1990 memorial service was held here for her mother, former WMU First Lady …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896

Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice

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Walker Institute holding community forums on unequal justice Submitted by … Mich.—Starting this month, Western Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … Supreme Court. He subsequently joined the Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C., where for six years he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22694

Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program

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… Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … School District's Migrant/Bilingual Educational Services division. Donald Kuchnicki of Lansing and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456

WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

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… (not verified) on WMU's Schneider Hall KALAMAZOO—Adding to a growing number of entrepreneurial activities … in nature. Many come to WMU with a business already underway and business ideas that they would like to pursue," says … emphasizes creativity, value propositions, product and service design, finance and teamwork. "Graduates of this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728