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Event aims to help students with research

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… Event aims to help students with research Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The … project. "Don't be a research zombie, getting started early can help quell the fears," event organizers remind students. Types of assistance available Students can receive help with: Narrowing and defining a topic. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27986

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program Submitted by … Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education … Modeled after the Michigan Department of Education's "Grow Your Own" program  and funded by a $20,000 grant from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate

College of Arts and Sciences

… Alumna with passion for poetry named Kansas Poet Laureate Submitted … has some connection with food—like the smell that reminds you of your grandmother or food that is tied to culture or … of taking these senses and crafting them into art people can connect with," says Brimhall. With her four-year term …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70298

WMU accountancy student recognized for achievements, leadership with $5,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… accountancy student recognized for achievements, leadership with $5,000 scholarship Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … NABA students, as well as maintaining strong relationships with employer recruiters, is clearly demonstrated by his … in NABA, Hahn completed two internships at Ernst & Young during his undergraduate career and also volunteered …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71737

WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty

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… WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract with the Professional Instructors Organization, a union … began negotiating the new contract in November with the goal of having it completed by the end of March to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5944

Bands with WMU ties to perform songs from classic Beatles album

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… Bands with WMU ties to perform songs from classic Beatles album … by Matthew Sahlgren KALAMAZOO—Two popular local bands with ties to Western Michigan University will be performing … blend of klezmer, Greek, Gypsy, Celtic, jazz and American roots music. The result is world-beat grooves, hypnotic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1378

Geological Society to 'rock' WMU with 47th annual Section Meeting

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… Geological Society to 'rock' WMU with 47th annual Section Meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not … he received the Distinguished Career Award of the American Quaternary Association. His books include "Earth's … of America, founded in 1888, is a scientific society with more than 25,000 members from academia, government and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6684

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

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… students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kim Huls and … Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school math might as … 'Mom, let me be the teacher. I'm going to sit down and show you how to do this.' And it was a student who tended to …

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

Enjoy free lemonade with health center staff

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… Enjoy free lemonade with health center staff Submitted by Anonymous (not … students, faculty and staff will be welcomed back to campus with free refreshments, games and prizes from 11 a.m. … complimentary lemonade as well as bean bag toss games with prizes at a tent site just north of the Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42314

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her … about my career path and gives me insight into what I can expect as I go into industry.”  The College of … part of the mentorship program has helped me focus on the bigger picture of why I am in school. Mike has helped me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514