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Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on Dr. Brett Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary court is going backward by … converge. Balancing the protection of individual rights with the maintenance of a conducive learning environment … just about every facet of society that is controlled by law can be found in the lives of students, teachers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

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… Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's Face Off Theater … events have been produced internationally at theaters in Canada, England and in U.S. cities such as Chicago, … six short plays and several spoken word poems, among them; "You're Gonna Learn Today" by Earlene McMichael, "Flood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… a bold and courageous trailblazer who explored the world with passion and purpose; that's the same type of spirit we … particularly those from historically underserved groups, can thrive." Merze Tate College will serve as a guidepost … since elementary school. "By continuing to motivate young girls in my community, upholding the values that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686

Experienced professional named director of Vision Clinic

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… (not verified) on Kremer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A professional with more than 35 years of experience with low-vision … comprehensive vision-care services to people with significantly reduced eyesight and, more recently, to the local … "But there are many more people in southwest Michigan who can use our services." He adds that he hopes to improve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29936

WMU commercialization center invests in nervous system breakthrough

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… assembled to advance technology its founders believe can transform medical care for people who suffer a … of Pennsylvania. Smith is scientific co-founder of Axonia with Dr. Harry Ledebur, president and CEO. The company's … education to the commercial arena. Established in 2003 with an initial cash infusion of $10 million from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/555

Citizen uprisings in Libya, Syria subject of annual talk

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… 2012 Samuel I. Clark Lecture. George A. Lopez , with the University of Notre Dame's Kroc Institute for … the New York Times, Reuters, CNN, PBS and CBS News. Working with David Cortright, Kroc Institute director of policy … is not the answer," he has stated. "Diplomatic strategies can and do work effectively, but they have been overshadowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/212

Professor wins Google grant to offer game-design workshop

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… to high school computer science instructors. Equipped with these new skills, the high school instructors can then teach the computer applications to their own … WMU team developing the CS4HS workshop has long experience with computer simulation that supports classroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6292

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… back on campus for fall semester. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Along with plastic drawers, laundry baskets and box fans, students … The project also includes upgrading pedestrian signals with push buttons and audible commands at traffic lights … our students and help them be successful any way we can!" For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… of an exploratory lesson and sharing my experiences working with living things in the classroom. I think sometimes new … them to understand there is a lot of things out there we can have in our classroom that don’t cost a lot of money but … for these types of creatures, it gets passed on to the younger generations maybe we won’t have people terrified of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… the competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so rewarding," Giles says. "This was … road for Giles, who came to WMU in 2014 after nine years with Bronson Healthcare Group and a career in food that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355