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Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents
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… Humanities for Everybody program , a partnership between Western Michigan University and two local community … The 2012-13 academic year opened with the History of American Slavery course and will finish with the Shakespeare … from 22 to 53 are currently enrolled in the program, which can accept up to 15 students. Students are encouraged to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271
Department of Dance presents annual Winter Gala concert
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… in 1953, this was Christensen's first major ballet after becoming artistic director of the San Francisco Ballet and … exploring different paths and routes through which the body can move. Most recently, Gregg was the recipient of the 2015 … by Charles Manson and his followers, this piece delves into ideas of manipulation, retribution and regret. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30241
Campus United Way to hold weekly prize drawings
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty and staff members who give any amount toward the 2014 campus United Way … Names of eligible contributors whose pledge cards are returned to the president's office, mail stop 5202, by 5 p.m. … office by 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 , will be entered into the grand-prize drawing to receive one of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19133
Engineering student eases University scheduling process
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… maintenance services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Hosam Olimat bounds into a room with a spring in his step. His enthusiasm is the … second-year civil engineering graduate student is happy to be exploring the Parkview Ave Campus that he’s had limited … “They don’t know how much the experience is worth for me. I can ask any question. They will start illustrating …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213
Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director
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… location, and I am so excited to help WMU-Grand Rapids become the school of choice for students in the area who are … to better understand how to serve that region and how we can provide the academic programs they need the most." About … and professional development in a flexible format. Programs can be completed entirely at WMU-Grand Rapids, and classes …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494
Yousef Alavi obituary
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… Yousef Alavi While at WMU, Alavi brought great energy into the classroom as well as to his numerous non-teaching … recognized in 1980, when Alavi was the first faculty member to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award. The … MI 49008-5403. The long-established fund supports significant projects that enhance research and graduate programs in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363
LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting scholar to teach two courses in the … the School of Communication . “I’m just really excited to be back in front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught … and another dancer choreographed a piece that was accepted into the gala. The dance department offered him a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of electric vehicle (EV) technology with the … national labs and, importantly, industry partners that can make this project a success. Together we were able to … full-scale model. The full-scale system is anticipated to be around 150kW, which aligns with the requirements of an …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering
Gov. Snyder announces new teaching fellows
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… initiative aims to improve student achievement by placing into secondary-school classrooms career changers or recent … and mathematics. "Great teachers and great teaching can make all the difference for our students, their … programs. Goals of this initiative are to attract the best candidates to teaching, cut teacher attrition, put …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/779
Football program earns NCAA sportsmanship award
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… moment of sportsmanship across all NCAA-sanctioned sports can be nominated under its award program. Established in 1999, … Tim Lester. “I’m proud of our players for doing something bigger than the game. Credit also goes to Coach Helton and his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51303