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Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate … unique needs of her English learners Submitted by Chris Hybels on Mary Borkholder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing up,  Mary   Borkholder  never thought she would realize her dream of becoming a teacher. Raised Amish, she explained that young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

Erykah Badu to perform at Miller Auditorium in July

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… Erykah Badu to perform at Miller Auditorium in July Submitted by Anonymous (not … Erykah Badu Universal Motown recording artist Erykah Badu, best known for her eccentric style and cerebral music, is an … Badu’s sound—a concoction of soul, hip-hop and jazz—cannot be limited to a single genre. Self-described as a "mother …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23717

Performance features new works by School of Music faculty composer

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… features new works by School of Music faculty composer Submitted by Deanne Puca on Colson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—New works … School of Music faculty composer David Colson will be performed by faculty musicians including the Western Wind … , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38089

WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding

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… eligible for campus sustainability grant funding Submitted by Brianna McCann on A student studies at a solar … are due on  Thursday, Nov. 19, by 11:59 p.m.  Awards will be announced by mid-December 2020. Collaborators expect to award up to $32,500 this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Natalie Samdal is a graduate … WMU golf team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Combining the demands of being a student-athlete and the rigors of a graduate program can be daunting, but that is exactly what Natalie Samdal is …

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

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… University summit to focus on student success issues Submitted by … afternoon of innovation, collaboration and inspiration has been planned for Western Michigan University's spring 2018 Student Success Summit, to be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 , in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45457

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25

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… of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, April 25 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … WMU Student Center ballroom to consider a wage agreement between WMU and the American Federation of State, County and … board's agenda is a personnel report. The meeting will also be accessible by livestream. Individuals wishing to address …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75449

Student fair showcases service opportunities with nonprofits

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… fair showcases service opportunities with nonprofits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on More than 300 … Fair. KALAMAZOO--More than 300 community partners have been invited to showcase their work and offer potential … will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Bernhard Center ballrooms, and is sponsored by the Office of Service Learning, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/247

Talk details electric vehicle conversion

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… Talk details electric vehicle conversion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Battery pack in … Michigan University professor Paul Pancella will describe how he converted a standard gas-powered car to an … power. Depending on weather conditions, the car will be available for viewing in a nearby parking lot after the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/99

John A. Fochtman obituary

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… John A. Fochtman obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fochtman Dr. John A. … in 1992 after 14 years of service to the University. Before coming to WMU, he owned a medical practice in … doctor. The couple moved back to Petoskey in 2003, and he became active in that city's Friendship Center. Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/77