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Free virtual reality space open for campus community

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… New virtual reality room is open on the lower level of Waldo Library. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has … Office of Information Technology, the new lab includes six workstations with high-end PCs, Oculus Rift headsets and … will help faculty members learn about the technology and how to integrate VR content into classes and research. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44937

The WMU MBA: A transformative experience

Haworth College of Business

… for her graduate studies. “I have career aspirations to work in international HR management. The MBA coursework has proven to be very valuable in my current role as an … my academic journey. The course provided theoretical frameworks and practical tools for implementing organizational …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-transformative-experience-kariappa

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research

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… , provost and vice president for academic affairs. "His work extends beyond academia, shaping public policy and … and environmental studies.” He notes his groundbreaking work that positions him as “the leading historian of … professional and University committees and offering dozens of invited lectures, he is a generous and thoughtful …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/daniel-macfarlane-honored-2024-emerging-scholar-award

Renovations to Waldo Library’s second-floor rotunda underway

University Libraries

… Renovations to Waldo Library’s second-floor rotunda underway Submitted by Angela Brcka on We are making some improvements to Waldo Library ’s second-floor rotunda.  Second-floor seating … The rotunda will continue to be open during this work, and access to the second floor will continue as …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/11/second-floor-renovations

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… Jan. 6. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has adopted a suite of Web-based productivity tools and storage … to it. Dr. Eli Collins-Brown , a GAE expert who is working with Newsted to roll out the suite at WMU, says many … to introduce GAE to faculty members and present ideas on how to incorporate the various tools and apps into courses. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478

Human diversity celebrated during International Education Week

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… Other events will turn the spotlight on China, the Dominican Republic, India, Japan and Malaysia. International … Room, Kanley Chapel. Learn from WMU international students how to prepare traditional dishes from other countries. … WMU's International Programs Council is hosting a game show night to test and expand participants' knowledge about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11011

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… Western students are employed to mentor and help with homework free of charge. Roughly 50 KPS students signed up for … during fall semester. That number has already more than doubled since winter break. "We started with six tutors and … virtual schooling on K-12 students, recent nationwide data show students are failing classes at dramatically higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted … a form, email  Courtney Arnold or call (269) 387-2072. Donations and forms are due by  Thursday, Oct. 31 . “We take … support the causes that resonate with each of us. When we show up to give our time or resources, we can make a lasting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… “It’s a tough environment, and we have to be thoughtful in how we connect with students and their families,” she said. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries

University Libraries

… in 2022 to help people to think critically about media and how they consume it.  The project team recruited six … fall 2023. “We wanted to get a wide perspective from people working in different libraries across Michigan and different … Following the visit, Bocko and her colleagues have been working with the pilot libraries to brainstorm ideas for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74708