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Two will be honored at convocation with Distinguished Teaching Awards
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… be a journalist. Professor Christian knew it, too, and did whatever she could to help me succeed." Her ability to build … her ability to connect with them and to stay connected over time also were noted as among her teaching strengths. "In … program, " one of her students affirmed. "Dr. Edwards does not discriminate against those she may disagree with: …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19109
Assessment in Action conference returns for 7th year
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… any or all of the sessions and to feel free to come and go as their schedules permit. The program will also include …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30755
College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall
College of Health and Human Services
… in the college. In the last two years, the Department of Occupational Therapy launched a new Doctor of Occupational … so these are courses that we have offered for some time,” says Dr. Lisa Singleterry , director of the WMU … for students who plan to work in business, education, government and other fields.” As Baby Boomers continue to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762
WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training
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… Skloot's book this summer or fall, individually or in groups. Training sessions A 90-minute session on the basics of leading a group book discussion has been scheduled for 1:30 to 3 p.m. … book to be incorporated into class work across campus. It's going to be used as the initial focus of readings and papers …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610
Garrison Keillor to spin tales at Miller Auditorium
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… , one of the most prolific American storytellers of all time, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller … the editor of several anthologies of poetry, most recently, Good Poems: American Places. A bestselling author, he has … discount is available to all WMU faculty and staff. Group discounts are available at (269) 387-2312. WMU students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31773
Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students
College of Arts and Sciences
… studied with Rudge. “An educator guides their students on what it truly means to be a lifelong learner and pursuer of … to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, it’s taught as a series of facts to be memorized,” … our students’ success,” says WMU President Dr. Edward Montgomery . “Dr. Rudge exemplifies excellence in the classroom …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892
WMU trustees to meet, consider 2016-17 apartment rental rates
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… on the board's agenda also include consideration of shared governance language that formally designates WMU's Faculty … and the Graduate Student Association as the shared governance representatives for student-related matters. … agenda are a motion regarding Lansing office space for WMU Government Affairs staff and the selection of a new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28939
Columbia University scholar, author to give humanities talk
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… "Breakout" book. Her short story, "Can We Let the Baby Go?" won first prize in Glimmer Train's 2008 "Family … Season of Migration," about the early life of Vincent van Gogh, was published in January and was a New York Times editor's choice. In her presentation, Hermann will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27275
Prescribed burns planned at Asylum Lake Preserve
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… If weather permits , prescribed burns could take place anytime between today and the end of the month by Wildtype … of the preserve's two lakes. The brush has been piling up since spring 2011, when WMU hired Wildtype to start … working with Wildtype to ensure that during the company's ongoing restoration work, goals outlined in the Asylum Lake …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4937
Alpha Lambda Delta chapter wins national award
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… chapter programming, communications and service. A follow-up accolade to the society's annual Order of the Torch … they are ineligible to compete for the torch award. Up to five Alpha Lambda Delta chapters may receive the torch …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1151