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WMU Libraries' grants save students $184K in the spring semester

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… Mich.—Six Open Textbook grant recipients successfully adopted and used an open textbook in their spring courses, … provide support and incentive to instructors interested in adopting open textbooks—low or no-cost alternatives to … the class right away, and I believe this encouraged me to do better in the overall course." The 13 remaining grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59394

Western students earn scholarships for verifying vaccination

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… Alexis Pettit - $2,500 Meghan Rohn - $2,500 Emlyn Verbrigghe - $2,500 Roderick Angoman - $1,000 Aaron Cappello - … Mich.—Western Michigan University is rewarding students for doing their part to keep the community safe by getting … Center is eligible for a monthly drawing for thousands of dollars in scholarships. In total, the University is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65422

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… (The FMC) will welcome 1,000 industry professionals to downtown Kalamazoo Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26-27 , to … a returning event that offers tastes and plates from Can-Do Kalamazoo, Kalsec and local chefs. An in-person, as well … the food marketing program has 100% of its students working full time quickly after earning their degree, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

College of Arts and Sciences

… renowned Middle East expert Dr. Juan Cole will discuss how misconceptions about Islam affect America's social and … in which he offers fresh insights into understanding how specific historical, social, and cultural factors shape … the Today Show, Charlie Rose, Anderson Cooper 360, Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Democracy Now! and many others. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691

Accomplished civil engineer to lead two seminars

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… analysis, optimization and mathematical modeling. He has worked as a consultant for various industrial partners, … Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He has applied his work through various engineering disciplines, including … research record of more than 120 publications and his work has been included in refereed journals and conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/106

Two fine arts faculty saluted for teaching excellence

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… and directors of high school bands noted his outstanding work with the Bronco Marching Band and other sports bands, … monoprint and lithography at Iowa State University and worked at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. An accomplished … her students seek study abroad opportunities, submit their work for juried exhibitions and attend professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3061

Counselor education alumna recognized as state's top school counselor

College of Education and Human Development

… of Education. "I was really surprised," says Hess. "I work in a unique setting at a career center, rather than a … in contextual learning, gain employability skills and work with community partners for real-world experience. "Jamie consistently shows a strong desire to ensure all students receive the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73656

WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board

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… WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Whitmer  and University leadership that he is stepping down from the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The … the board in 2020 and has been instrumental in the ongoing work to enhance the board’s fiduciary governance.   Though …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180

WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'

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… WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Hands, LLC. in an American Sign Language (ASL) accessible show on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in Shaw Theatre. "It's been awesome working with them, and I can't wait to keep incorporating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… nomination process are engagement and collaboration, and how a project or academic unit promotes learning to create … that looks pretty odd, but in other countries, it's just how people get around. It was fascinating for the American … given us an example of something that can and should be done within the college. And it's the hope of the DEI office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851