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Gov. Snyder praises WMU foster youth program

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Gov. Snyder KALAMAZOO--In his State of the State address yesterday, Michigan Gov. … out a Western Michigan University program for praise, triggering a round of applause in the Michigan House chamber at … that focuses on young people who have aged out of foster care and need support--the kind that families usually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/83

Student Rights and Responsibilities’ restorative justice program receives permanent funding

Student Rights and Responsibilities

… collaborative problem solving. “WMU and today’s students are ready to engage in processes where they continue to be … director of student rights and responsibilities, t here are many types of concerns that don’t necessarily benefit from … the residence halls.    “There is a lot of existing data showing that these methods have proven to be very effective …

https://wmich.edu/studentrights/news/2024/10/restorative-justice-program

WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The anthology "Poetry in Michigan/Michigan in Poetry" was named a 2014 Michigan … of English at Hope College. Poems by both Olsen and Ridl are included in the anthology, which has won high praise … Lynch, whose books of essays inspired the television show "Six Feet Under." NEA grant With the $10,000 NEA grant, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13207

University to honor its top four staffers for 2015-16

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… on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic year's semiannual award … student billings, financial aid, payment processes and how to manage this very complex system is legendary. Due to her expertise and attention to detail, many other departments at Western look to her for guidance." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34935

First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification Submitted by … and received his CCNA certification. Three more students are expected to attain the same level of achievement by the … Management Program. "It is the worldwide standard. You can show it to anyone anywhere in the world and be a computer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… The white plastic model may not look like much. There are no bells and whistles; no colors or labels. But this … heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown this to a lot of my friends who are blind. One of them … virtual reality programs on campus. “It’s taking off in so many industries. With professions evolving, there’s a ton of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

WMU faculty invited to submit South Asia Grant proposals

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Michigan University faculty members across disciplines are encouraged to apply for a fully funded curriculum … development and will lead the trips to India. "There are many courses at WMU that deal with themes relevant to the … of interest detailing present and developing courses and how they could benefit from a greater understanding of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39741

A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

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… of the fear of thermonuclear weapons in Japanese culture. However, despite its popularity, not many people are aware that Godzilla is not only the title character of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

Student chosen to represent WMU on youth voter engagement task force

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… be deterring young people from voting. "I am proud of the many men and women across the state who have stepped up to lead and inform our office on how to best engage students in our democracy," Michigan … to break down existing barriers and ensure our elections are accessible to all." Johnson and her colleagues on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55833

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… 10 years of success Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU parent Nandita Bajaj pauses to embrace her daughter, Ragini, … her son's freshman year from derailment. She met Glaser, as many parents do, during orientation and, as other parents … all unusual and absolutely fixable. But, from a state away, how to advise him on the best resources to tap at WMU to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961