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National education figure to talk about dynamic leadership in education
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… (not verified) on Kafele KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Turnaround School Leaders Grant, a partnership between Western Michigan University and the Battle Creek Public Schools, is bringing to Kalamazoo a nationally known … who is a bestselling author and an advocate for the role of school leaders in making reform initiatives successful. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32969
Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan … is a culture and climate coach for Kalamazoo Public Schools. During his 20 years of service in the field of education, Korinek has served as a middle school social studies teacher and was named the Middle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000
Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023
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… 3 , for Spirit Day and throughout spring recess, but most offices are open regular hours. Faculty, staff, students and … are encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12 … on routes. For emergencies only, contact WMU Department of Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call (269) …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878
Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… Valued at $60,000 each over four years, they constitute one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher … Anker, of Lake Orion, graduated from Lake Orion High School and plans to major in business law at WMU. She was … for the 2017 rugby season and was recognized as the most valuable player by his team. He was active in the National …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899
Jean E. Lowrie obituary
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… on Jean E. Lowrie Dr. Jean E. Lowrie , a longtime head of Western Michigan University's School of Librarianship and an influential leader in … figure in her field well into retirement. A former public school teacher, Lowrie began her distinguished career in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20588
Community collaboration: Nursing students help Kalamazoo County expand flu clinic offerings
College of Health and Human Services
… Nursing students help Kalamazoo County expand flu clinic offerings Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In … was established with the students in the WMU Bronson School of Nursing ’s population-based nursing course (NUR … prepared and eager to assist at each clinic, gaining invaluable real-world practice and insight into the impact of …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/02/clinic
Registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses
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… 2013 summer I Chinese culture courses that begin the week of May 6 . The low-cost courses are taught by instructors … and are open to the public. They are taught in English and offered to adults age 18 or older for personal enrichment, … main campus in Kalamazoo. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6650
Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives
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… Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, … its June 24 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized the University administration to … new one-year agreement between WMU and its 22-member Police Officers Association. The agreement—effective July 1, 2021, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64606
WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award
Military and Veterans Affairs
… Education Analyst Joe Saur. Award Citation: In recognition of their innovative and comprehensive support for Michigan … workshop that connects veterans to essential services. By offering a workshop that assists veterans in obtaining ID … their educational goals. Learn more about Veteran-Friendly Schools by visiting MVAA's education website . If you are a …
https://wmich.edu/military/news/2024/09/mvaa-award
Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary
College of Education and Human Development
… 13-foot albino python. Students in a teaching elementary school science course got to hold some of the critters from the Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary. Dr. … Critchlow Alligator Sanctuary in their teaching elementary school science course on April 17 . In Dr. Meredith …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512