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'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity
Haworth College of Business
… 'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity Submitted by Stacey Lowis … through two large-scale consulting projects for Rhino Media: A Story Company and 44 North, an insurance firm … remote work, so the transition to using the tool full-time was seamless for both faculty and students. Cooper Frost …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722
Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits
College of Education and Human Development
… Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by … collaboration, students from Western Michigan University's Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association (MODA) and Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776
Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic
News
… Sindecuse Health Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit helping the … ago when a Western Michigan University associate professor was invited to join a Facebook group for a Feed the Fight …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261
Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education
News
… Mich.—From lecture halls to living rooms, the move to distance education has changed the learning environment for Western Michigan University students. While today’s … Learning via WebEx meeting isn't rocket science. If it was, Grace Dybing says her aerospace engineering instructors …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706
Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues
News
… Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues Submitted by … Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … during the long days engineering students must put in near the end of each semester. He also says that once on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148
Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project
University Libraries
… Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project Submitted by Sara Volmering on Cassie Kotrch, a film, video and media studies … right time, interest and talent intersected to move it forward. With support from the Friends of Historic East Campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894
CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… in the U.S. to receive accreditation from CEA three times.” Thousands of people have studied at CELCIS since it … in the works. “CELCIS faculty continually review new software available to enhance classroom instruction and make … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year
WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president
News
… WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president … July 31. "We were fortunate to have a number of gifted candidates emerge through the search process," says WMU Trustee …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331
New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging
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… New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages … assistant in the Office of Student Engagement . "A lot of different organizations are going to be in (the Student … of several other student organizations. "We're looking forward to seeing the new SOC evolve into a vibrant hub where …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511
Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math
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… Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees … kindergarten through 12th grades after-school tutoring, summer literacy programs, and socio-emotional and career … intact while being dropped from a second-story balcony. "It was something to get the kids thinking about impacts and how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203