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Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the Year for ability to inspire students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. David Rudge interacts with his … turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to suggest it’s because of how science is taught. Oftentimes, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

W Magazine

… summer camp offered through Umoja Debate Team in Detroit is no ordinary kids camp. It's a unique youth empowerment … particularly preventing Black children from being misdiagnosed with a mental health or behavioral issue based on a … kids are very funny and unpredictable,” she says. “Their knowledge is underestimated. After (Umoja), I’ll be more open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

News

… Osterhout , her time at Western Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. "Becoming a Bronco allowed … improved the way that I view the world and has given me not just an education but a different way of looking at … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… old and they don’t even have a pencil grip. They don’t know how to hold a pen. They have never held a pen” says … program, which is designed for students that are at risk of not completing school. “Some of them do not have the skill level of the grade they have placed in, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations Submitted by Erin Flynn on It's not just your neighborhood: Power outages are happening more … engineering and director of the WMU Power Lab . "We know climate change is something that is affecting our lives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Senior Center (ESC) is a welcoming hub in the Kalamazoo's Northside for individuals aged 60 and over, offering a … programs and services to enhance their quality of life at no cost. At the center, guests can participate in activities … capital campaign . As part of the campaign, ESC aims to renovate the exterior and interior of their current location …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—No Western Michigan University classes will be held during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 25 . Classes … , and will remain closed Thursday through Saturday . Biggby Coffee, K-Zoo Coney and the Bernhard Center Café and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50246

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an option? That is a question that many students … of uncertainty. “Lately, things have have felt anything but normal,” says first-year business student Jacob Myers . “I … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… 'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at … owner Dana Sue in the hit Netflix series "Sweet Magnolias." (Courtesy: Netflix) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From "Steel Magnolias" on a small stage at Western Michigan University to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Researchers' work puts WMU at center of national STEM network

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… puts WMU at center of national STEM network Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Beach KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … learned about improving instruction in the disciplines known as STEM—science, technology, engineering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43581