Search results
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
News
… Flynn on Laura Moss, left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … and it's kind of cleansing … to keep good energy." "It's a way to start activities, events or conversations in a good …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers
News
… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from the Kalamazoo River. Cora Paul carries water samples collected from the river. Brianna Salome, … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891
Business mentors partner with WMU entrepreneurs to pitch products at Innovation Expo
News
… as they have done in previous years, the University found a way to safely connect students to mentors from regional … WMU students who presented their unique products or services virtually, showing proof of concept or working … and engage with this program." The mentorship arrangement was unique to this semester and was available to students in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62845
Finding Common Ground
W Magazine
… discourse has really declined in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can … divide. “There’s tension. We have all of these culture wars, whether it’s stem cell research or abortion or … in World War II, at the age of 15. He justified his service with the obligation he felt to protect the innocent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179
WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared
News
… to help others. I am ready to do my part in any way I can.” Senior Rebecca Stierley has accepted a nurse … after she graduates. “As a soon-to-be nurse, it is hard to watch what is going on...” “The unpredictability and the … but is forging ahead within the College of Health and Human Services to prepare students for work during one of the most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985
Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy
News
… Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy Submitted … who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by … classroom." As a mentor, she often has WMU students do pre-service teaching observations in her classroom and also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425
WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation
News
… WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on … acclaim. WMU Signature received the Innovative Program award at the NASPA Region IV-East annual conference. "WMU … to act as a leader in a team like that to provide the best service that we can is crucial." The PEAK project, Stevens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585
Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging
Student Life
… group classes on the multipurpose courts. The climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with … Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d … own thing to do.” Junior Ellie McKean , an SRC customer service specialist and intramural sports participant , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910
Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western
News
… top athletes at the World Cup series in Europe. In fact, he was in Italy last year when he completed his interview for … Medallion Scholarship and learned his result on his way back home. “When I flew from Munich to Chicago, I turned … Borders, a registered student organization focused on service through engineering, as well as on Western’s …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875
Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues
News
… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … Western Michigan University should consider as it moves forward with developing its first comprehensive transportation … us build a well-thought out transportation plan that is serviceable for many years to come." Significant input …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148