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Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality
University Libraries
… and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with Waldo Library’s Tech Lab . The GEOS 1000 pilot combined 3D … with his VR headset during the fieldwork experience. Magi was inspired by his experiences as a classroom teacher in … assistants Aylin Yildirim and Justin Honer to prepare materials for the assignment. Teaching assistants Doaa …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined
Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium
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… most popular stage musicals in the world. Since its Broadway premiere on Nov. 13, 1997, 24 global productions have … Spanish, Mandarin and Portuguese; has won six 1998 Tony Awards and has also earned more than 70 major arts awards. … with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172
Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition
Haworth College of Business
… research about the area and demographics that the question was targeting," says Hejl. "Each member on the team … recommendations. Once the presenters began practicing, it was up to the larger research and preparation team to give … says Schneidenbach. "We all know each other and the material so well that we were comfortable in the high-stress …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530
New directory consolidates WMU's student success resources
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… Directory allows WMU faculty and staff to quickly locate material needed to navigate students into programs and toward services that help them flourish at the University. The … Department of Education's First in the World program. WMU was the only entity in Michigan to be awarded a grant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40576
WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition
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… Mich.—A Western Michigan University engineering student was among nine college students from North America invited … Nicolas Theoret , a senior in mechanical engineering, was tapped for the Magna Student Innovation Challenge … describing their idea along with three pages of supporting material. "We had three days to come up with an idea, come …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131
Comp project pay guidelines unveiled, job slottings still in process
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… . The market-based structure was shared widely during the recent campus meetings and used … during discussions about job slottings. "The pay structure was developed using best practices in the human resources … that will to be effective July 1. Development of training materials for supervisors and for employees assisting in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22352
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute slates January Thaw event
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… and pay for upcoming activities, and engage in a book swap. They also will be able to learn about the KIA's current … page, as this page contains corrections and updates to material presented in the catalog. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20891
Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU
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… The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy was published Aug. 20 and can be found online at … research center. The need for such a journal, they say, was one of the primary findings of a national survey done by … charge. "We really feel it is important to make sure this material is available to people who work with grandparents …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130
WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind
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… WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind Submitted by … could be the ultimate beneficiaries of a $421,125 grant awarded to Western Michigan University researchers to improve … and drop-offs in the walking environment. Looking at cane materials, techniques for use Kim, the project's principal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729
New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals
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… , faculty specialist of special education; and Dr. Meagan Walsh , assistant professor of special education. “This … Education and Literacy Studies, Western is an ideal steward for this new and needed program, Curiel says. … support fund to cover the costs of textbooks and study materials. They will also be able to attend a conference …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals