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Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy Submitted … who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by … classroom." As a mentor, she often has WMU students do pre-service teaching observations in her classroom and also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… and doctorate in 2015 in the College of Health and Human Services. Fruth came on board two years later and has been … Previously, the certified orthopedic clinical specialist was an associate professor and chair of the Krannert School … programs have been doing just because that's the way things have always been done, and we took a few risks," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54595

Ongoing, new facility improvement projects slated for this summer

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… with the student center. First, we fenced-off Lot 28, the Waldo Library Parking lot, right after spring commencement. … built. Second, the blocked-off area is massive, so people walking west won't be able to cut through. They'll have to … provides a new view of the College of Health and Human Services building. A less noticeable building takedown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53480

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

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… Flynn on Laura Moss, left, a groundskeeper in Landscape Services, has cultivated the Native American Bed outside … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … and it's kind of cleansing … to keep good energy." "It's a way to start activities, events or conversations in a good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

WMU nursing program students, faculty are pandemic prepared

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… to help others. I am ready to do my part in any way I can.” Senior Rebecca Stierley has accepted a nurse … after she graduates. “As a soon-to-be nurse, it is hard to watch what is going on...” “The unpredictability and the … but is forging ahead within the College of Health and Human Services to prepare students for work during one of the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58985

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect samples from the Kalamazoo River. Cora Paul carries water samples collected from the river. Brianna Salome, … the preparation and growth of pre K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

Finding Common Ground

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… discourse has really declined in the world. What we want to do is see it come to a level where people can … divide. “There’s tension. We have all of these culture wars, whether it’s stem cell research or abortion or … in World War II, at the age of 15. He justified his service with the obligation he felt to protect the innocent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57179

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

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… group classes on the multipurpose courts. The climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with … Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d … own thing to do.”    Junior Ellie McKean , an SRC customer service specialist and intramural sports participant , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910

Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western

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… top athletes at the World Cup series in Europe. In fact, he was in Italy last year when he completed his interview for … Medallion Scholarship and learned his result on his way back home. “When I flew from Munich to Chicago, I turned … Borders, a registered student organization focused on service through engineering, as well as on Western’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875

WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation

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… WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation Submitted by Erin Flynn on … acclaim. WMU Signature received the Innovative Program award at the NASPA Region IV-East annual conference. "WMU … to act as a leader in a team like that to provide the best service that we can is crucial." The PEAK project, Stevens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585