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Frank R. Olenchak obituary

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… former Western Michigan University faculty member, died at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 24 . He was 88. … joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1984 as an assistant professor emeritus of education and professional development after more than 17 years of service to the University. He initially was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298

Housing market trends to be the next subject of breakfast speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… of Business. Dan Jaqua , president of Jaqua Realtors, will discuss "Trends in the Housing Market and Real Estate … , in 2150  Schneider Hall on WMU's campus. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … the region. Dan Jaqua has been with the company for more than 24 years and is celebrating his 15th year as owner and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28257

Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers

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… a container to collect samples while other students from his cohort wade in the Kalamazoo River. Students collect … teachers. "We're really trying to get to the root cause of why, for most students, science is not a pleasant … from nearby ponds. Both campers and teachers excitedly logged the various macroinvertebrates—such as fly larvae and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891

WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars

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… Scholar. The annual Presidential Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The … in theatre in high school, where she worked on more than 20 shows in four years. She has spent some of the past … and make effective change in the classroom so it works better for all students. The secondary education teaching …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545

WMU medical school granted full accreditation

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… of Medicine has been granted full accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. LCME, the national … a five-year period during its Feb. 13 meeting. Five years is the maximum possible for a new school receiving its … accreditation included the submission in July 2017 of more than 2,800 pages of required documentation to the LCME. In …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45417

Waldo Library to extend hours during finals week

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… service desk also will be available 24 hours a day during this period. Student and employees use of computers also will … . In addition, the new Virtual Reality Lab, with more than 20 different titles in VR, will be open additional … . As a safety precaution during this five day, 24-hour a day period, a valid Bronco Card will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46381

WMU dancers chosen to perform at Kennedy Center

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… dances chosen to perform at the May 25-27 event in the Eisenhower Theater at the Kennedy Center. WMU's troupe will … in a matinee and evening concert. To be chosen for this opportunity, WMU dancers participated in a vigorous … Project National Choreography Competition attracted more than 70 entrees from 23 states. Contact: Deanne Puca March …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/250

Robert E. Shamu obituary

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… as a professor emeritus of physics in 2004 after more than 37 years of service to the University. He was trained … contributions at WMU in both research and teaching. During his tenure, he also served as chair of the physics department from 1996 to 1999, and as an assistant chairperson and undergraduate advisor for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2883

Western to confer 2,400 degrees during virtual commencement ceremonies May 1

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant more than 2,400 degrees to students during virtual commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 1 . On that date, visit the commencement website for a link to watch programs … level, nearly 560 at the master's level, two specialist degrees and 32 at the doctoral level. All programs will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63822

WMU lauded again with Washington Monthly top-100 ranking

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… ranked WMU at No. 97 among national universities. Published annually since 2005, the Washington Monthly college rankings provide a contrast to those published by such publications as U.S. News & World Report and … they are doing for the country. About the ranking Rather than ranking institutions on such input measures as wealth, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42194