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Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… in communication. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor is ready to take the acting world by storm. Her love for the … I could help shape and mold this campus. In turn, I know how to shape and mold a community." Taylor found a number of … gave me the tough love and motherly love that I needed going through this college experience," she says. "They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often Submitted by Erin … immune. "When something big happens in our country, they're going to hear about it. There's no way we can protect them … children often learn about racism and injustice early. “How do you talk to your 3- or 4-year-old child and explain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader … there, she has pushed herself to explore new things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a … my technical and personal skills which will serve me well going into my senior year,” says Millett. She previously …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Lusike Mukhongo is redefining service-learning through her film and media … from communities and challenges them to critically consider how they represent the people, stories and knowledge they …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Plan ahead: Check winter recess 2024-25 hours for campus offices, facilities

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… Spring semester begins at  8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 . Listed below are holiday hours for select University offices … Students, faculty, staff and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/campus-winter-recess-2024-25-hours

Check campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2024 recess

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… hours  Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 . Listed below are hours during the recess for select … services. Students, employees and the public are encouraged to call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/thanksgiving-2024-recess

Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values

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… Washington Monthly lauds WMU as one of nation's best values … Michigan University students are returning to campus this week just in time to hear the news that their school is … weeks of schools that excel in public service. A change in how schools are evaluated Washington Monthly editors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8977

Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors

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… Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors Submitted by Deanne Puca on Left to right, Lauren … University pilots captured first place in the collegiate division and fifth place overall in the women-only Air Race … and the goal is to have the actual ground speed be as far over the handicap speed as possible. The pilots have the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by Chris … having to address the teacher shortage in Michigan and how the college is supporting new students. Funded by the … who are taking these classes, while working, are going to be successful in getting a degree." "This is no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… that all may learn Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laura Frantz shows a student how to use a voice recorder for at-home … life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a … that teachers are overwhelmed right now with everything going on. So, it’s easy to think of the majority or what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847