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… Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy Submitted … school students who struggled in a traditional classroom setting. "That was a crazy whirlwind. I thought high school … said in her acceptance speech. Second, she uses books as models for students to learn how to write. Every Monday, she …

… of the big leagues, working with a non-profit was not part of Gracie Shettler's original game plan in … come from." A non-profit organization, Kzoo LEADERs was established to empower underprivileged youth in the … Lead program. "The program instructors really tried to set us up for success, not only in the current internship …

… in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

… 16, defeating Boston University 6-2.   The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the his toric win: not only was it the first national title for WMU Hockey, but the … are not only winning championships, but continue to set cumulative GPA records,” says Carla Koretsky , dean of …

… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

… impending obstacles, Ari-Gur thought there must be a way to use technology to improve the experience. Dr. Pnina … Ari-Gur came up with the concept for a smart white cane: wearable technology that removes the physical demand by … cane is still a work in progress. Ari-Gur says this basic model could serve a need in places like India where there is …

… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. They will be recognized during WMU's Fall Convocation … annually. "Her excellent work has been used repeatedly as a model by her grant sponsor and other institutions," says a … they are welcomed and that they receive assistance to get settled." Colleagues can't say enough about her …

… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective … Orderly." Friday, Oct. 9 , keynote speakers are Dr. Jane Howard , who received her doctoral degree from WMU, a licensed …

… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … on the world around us,” says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and … compete against other schools to create memories I love and set myself apart as a leader.”  Schneider encourages other …

… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …