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Mix of fall classes serves safety, instructional innovation and WMU’s high-quality education

W Magazine

… of 70 and fewer meet in physically distanced classrooms with proper safety precautions, larger classes have been … format that requires wearing a mask and interacting with social distancing measures in place. Hybrid learning … courses meet both in-person and through virtual delivery with 51% or more of the instruction occurring through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61837

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… have been so privileged for having the opportunity to work with you all for the past nine years. Thank you for your … also showed tremendous growth under Dr. Li’s leadership, with the college receiving two of the largest grants in the history of the University. Beyond his work within the college, Dr. Li was a strong advocate for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… in fall 2022 to pursue a Master of Science in finance with a specialty in data analytics and to join the Bronco … says Samdal. “Professors have been very flexible, working with my schedule so I can learn the material and make up any … expectations for my position and expanded the scope of with new projects and responsibilities.” Samdal continues to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… the initiative to do more and taken on additional tasks without being asked," one nominator wrote. "Myra is efficient and offers suggestions to improve our business processes." Currie was … she continually gives herself: "She never fails to amaze me with her generosity," the supervisor commented. "She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability

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… new and much-anticipated Sangren Hall welcomed students with the start of the 2012-13 academic year. The … of Sociology. The building features 50 classrooms with 2,435 instructional seats, an education library, and a … says that "the real reward is not the building itself. My biggest joy is seeing the students interact in this remarkable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

News

… beat of her own drum—she has several others falling in step with the beat. Working her way up the ranks to drum major in … to work in a hospital on an interdisciplinary team. Working with speech pathologists and child life specialists and … students to share their own classroom challenges and struggles with classmates to collectively find solutions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585

WMU master's degree in finance expected in fall 2022

Haworth College of Business

… in Finance degree, which is expected to begin in fall 2022, with provisional applications now being accepted. The degree … and more An accelerated program that allows students with an undergraduate business degree to complete the … and experiential learning that will set students apart with employers and prepare graduates for leadership roles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67177

Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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… team. I am honored to have the opportunity to work with such an accomplished group of professionals and build … Dunbar Hall and Knauss Hall to investments in its students with the Empowering Futures Gift . "I believe the University … Conference—on his third day on the job—to network with other institutions. He says he's looking forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times

News

… is free, but registration is required to ensure compliance with COVID-19 facility guidelines. Manji’s visit also will include multiple meetings with students, faculty, staff, University leadership and … bestselling author of “Don’t Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars” and founder of the Moral …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career options, including an opportunity to work with Hon. Curtis Bell , chief judge at Kalamazoo County … lot of hearings and court cases and got one-on-one contact with (Bell)," he says. "I loved it. It was something I liked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478