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Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… pilot plants was successful, and the paper rolls produced are being converted into books and being readied for distribution. "Those rolls are already sold, and we'll be shipping books as soon as they are converted," says Dr. Cantwell Carson , Folia's chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 23, and there are no afternoon or evening classes Wednesday. WMU offices … Bronco men's basketball vs. Central Arkansas at University Arena. Tickets: wmubroncos.com or (888) 4-WMU-TIX. Saturday, … Most retail locations will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday; Biggby Coffee, Santorini Island Grill and the Bernhard Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36450

WMU education departments to host teacher appreciation event

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… of students in pre-kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to exchange ideas with educators at Western … Studies and Special Education and Literacy Studies are hosting "Teacher Appreciation Celebration: Learning … Dr. Ming Li , and comments from Michigan lawmakers Sen. Margaret O'Brien and Rep. Jon Hoadley before opening comments up …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23431

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

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… The white plastic model may not look like much. There are no bells and whistles; no colors or labels. But this … designed, but that were missing the function for people who are blind and visually impaired,” says Anderson. Abby Tongue … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… shows different levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a need to better understand English as refugees starting … in place to accommodate the needs of the population.  “My parents were immigrants,” says Marion, who earned a master’s … never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they don’t even have a pencil grip. They …

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

Anonymous donor reveals himself to students who want to be teachers

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… behind a new Western Michigan University scholarship they are the first to receive. The Western Michigan … awarded named scholarships through the program this year are all graduates of KPS high schools. They are: Pickard Scholars Amos Acosta, who is majoring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35533

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Tony Awards are honoring Western Michigan University alumna Marin Mazzie … to make sure that the people chosen for this scholarship are people who represent the professionalism and humanity … Mazzie's support of WMU students continued throughout her career, including having a Skype conversation with the cast …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

New physical therapy doctorate gains pre-accreditation status

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… commission is confident that you're absolutely prepared--everything is in place and has proven to be at or … Fruth gives students pointers during the patient care skills course she co-teaches. The WMU Board of Trustees, … conscious of student debt. A shorter program means there are fewer funds going out in tuition, fees and housing, and …

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

WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter

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… and globally. Nearly 400 students, faculty and staff declared their individual and communitywide commitment to … the event at the WMU Student Center. Each participant declared their individual and communitywide commitment to … Charter  Built upon decades of evidence and knowledge shared by the World Health Organization, the Okanagan Charter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324

Become familiar with Western's winter weather closure policy

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… University's closure policy .   University closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of notification via one of the … is announced on the: WMU homepage . WMU Alert system . Area radio and television stations. WMU emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66299