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University of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts
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… University of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts … since mid-2012. "We're delighted to have found someone with the depth and breadth of experience in international … role in 2009. In his current role, he oversees a department with 16 component units and international studies centers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7821
MBA program adds military service as option to test waiver
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… military service as option to test waiver Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schneider Hall, home of the … and a minimum of seven years of managerial experience within the military may apply for the waiver, based on their … dean of operations and graduate programs. "Students with a background of military service enhance our MBA …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7671
WMU named a top sales program for 16th consecutive year
Haworth College of Business
… sales programs that are the very best at providing students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed as sales … abilities to pinpoint areas for student improvement with detailed notes embedded in recordings of the exercises. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72255
WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11
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… in Waldo Stadium. The event will take place in conjunction with the Broncos' open scrimmage. Admission is free and open to the public. WMU will be partnering with First Day Shoe Fund during the Fan Fest, and fans are … for fans of all ages, including sports skill challenges with members of other WMU athletic teams, inflatable games, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096
World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test
College of Education and Human Development
… Kent County High school students from Battle Creek stand with Lisa Gardner at top left and Dr. Robert Randez at top … (MI-SoBL), and this seal certifies that they're bilingual not only in speaking, but also in reading and writing," … focus on literacy," says Randez. "You have kids who grow up with a second language in the household and can be highly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238
Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students
College of Education and Human Development
… online has also given her the opportunity to connect with teachers across the country who have experienced … off of them in the same way that I can bounce ideas off of another teacher," says Huls. "What makes social media so cool … share things that are hard for me or things that I've struggled with and then other teachers can say, have you tried …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881
Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences
W Magazine
… managing time, communication and even compassion. Aiding economic empowerment in Alaska Four remote villages in Alaska … opportunities,” says Allhoff. The program, a collaboration with the Alaska Business Development Center, is also an … from Indonesia. “It was a dream to have college students with service learning embedded intentionally within their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863
Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus
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… Student Employee of the Year. Seth Falkenstein is Technology and Innovation Student Employee of the Year. Dr. … the second week of April, it recognizes students who work with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative to support the … also helped enhance the department's operations by suggesting a new method of organizing homework and test …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290
Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners
College of Education and Human Development
… the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now finishing her bachelor's degree in elementary education … Borkholder. Beginning her studies, she was already familiar with TESOL. She had years of experience working as a … education program, Borkholder completed an internship with St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, where …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072
Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western
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… Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … spreading malaria, Western Michigan University is brimming with big ideas in action. On Friday, April 16 , the Office … event, which is fully virtual this year , begins at 9 a.m. with a Fulbright workshop hosted by Dr. Michelle …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859