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Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack obituary
News
… Lawrence B. Schlack Dr. Lawrence B. Schlack , associate professor emeritus of educational leadership at Western … as a teacher in the Saginaw and then the Detroit public schools. After initially working at WMU in the 1960s, he … held administrative positions at the Kalamazoo Intermediate School District, Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48924
Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service
Information Technology
… with each other, but we also know when it's time to be professional. — Hannah Craft, Business Analytics Student and … paths. Life Beyond Work and Class Outside of work and school, Hannah enjoys reading—especially fantasy … your journey at the Technology Help Desk and gain valuable experience while supporting your fellow Broncos! …
https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
News
… by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Professor. World traveler. Journalist. Inventor. This 20th … three miles each way from her family's farm to get to school, she memorized historical texts, poetry and speeches to pass the time. "Her school history and geography books were like our Google …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny
College of Aviation
… on There are some amazing aviation genes in the genealogy of Alysse Matteson, a third-year student in the Western Michigan University College of Aviation. Grandfather Richard Matteson was a radio … amazed by everything they could do. When I was in middle school, my first impression was to become a flight attendant …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/matteson
Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak
College of Aviation
… for the WMU (Western Michigan University) College of Aviation . Almost since he received his degree in aviation technology operations in the spring of 2017, Lisak has learned that it's easy to teach such … experience Lisak did not go directly from Otsego High School into the college's aviation curriculum. In his …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak
Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships
College of Health and Human Services
… Krauss on A new program will introduce West Michigan high school students from underrepresented and minority populations to a variety of careers in health care fields, with the ultimate goal of … different educational institutions and earning invaluable experience working toward change in our communities.” …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357
Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses
News
… for fall Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Sept. 24 . The low-cost courses are open to the public. A half-price tuition discount is offered to those age 55 and older, WMU part-time faculty and … pay no tuition, except for Tai Chi classes, which are offered to all WMU faculty and staff members at a half-price …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1645
WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars
News
… The award goes to the most outstanding seniors in each of the University's academic schools, departments and specialty programs. WMU's 2016-17 … Throughout her undergraduate career, Smith gained valuable hands-on experience working under Drs. Gregory Flamme, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545
WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
… over 50 years as Western Michigan University’s Department of Comparative Religion, the department has a new name that reflects its diverse course offerings: the Department of World Religions and Cultures . … diverse perspectives and foster cultural competencies valuable for citizenship and careers. With courses spanning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749
Western alumnus receives Maryland's highest honor for geography education
College of Education and Human Development
… alumnus Kevin Barry , B.A.'06, is the recipient of the 2024 James B. Binko Award for Outstanding Geography … the state and create a map-centered research project. His school has become the leading producer of student winners in … than five decades, including roles as a Maryland public school teacher, education professor and dean at Towson …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/education-history-alum-winner-maryland-geography-teaching-award