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Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation Submitted by Tom … by the same firm and undergone the same experiences.  So, going down the same path at the same time as each other has … to make certain we were all on the same page, no matter how long that took." Associate professor Lori Brown is in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest

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… High School Writing contest Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Deadline for the high school writing competition is Jan. 10, 2013. KALAMAZOO—Who says kids these days can’t … has created a writing competition for high school students to demonstrate that young writers can display extraordinary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. … needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

'The goat ate my homework,' conservation management students say

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… cut brush and do other site-preparation work earlier this fall on the humans and goats segment of BIOS 4970's … and located near the intersection of Stadium Drive and Howard Street. It is a remnant 1800s prairie ecosystem with … 17 acres. The same goats were used for BIOS 4970, and their farmer-owner met on site with students to share his

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43969

"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on "I Thought I Had More Ramen" "Discovering Fun, New and Interesting Places" "What inspired me for my "Memento Vitae" series was wanting to represent the reminder of … taken as comedic. More often than not, a skeleton or skull is seen as dark and ominous. I thought it might bring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468

WMU Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE

WMU Women's Network

… WMU Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE Submitted by Malia Roberts … Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Room 4240.  The event is co-sponsored by WMU, KVCC and Kalamazoo College. It will … and triumphs they have faced. The discussion will focus on how these influential women can inspire and empower the next …

https://wmich.edu/womens-network/news/2024/10/womens-network

CAMP, family science alum prepares for career in bilingual childcare with El Concilio

College of Education and Human Development

… in bilingual childcare with El Concilio Submitted by Chris Hybels on Joana Zuniga KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joana Zuniga , a … and through their preschool, Escuelita Nuevo Horizonte. However, Zuniga's first experience was as a volunteer in … her there. The daughter of migrant blueberry and strawberry farmworkers, the opportunity to attend college was an …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/family-science-camp-alum-internship-kalamazoo-elconcilio-preschool

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… pandemic-fighting mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen MacKenzie sews … engaged in constructive and compensated work. "We were going to start on Tuesday, March 24, after setting up the … outfits." Elaborate costumes have also been created for shows such as "Amadeus," "Gas Light," "Jesus Christ …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Register now for Assessment in Action Day

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… Register now for Assessment in Action Day Submitted by … Michigan University faculty and staff are invited to the third annual Assessment in Action Day March 23 at the Fetzer Center. The conference is free of charge, but registration is required by Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/181

Free football rally in Grand Rapids for Bronco fans

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stampede Pep Rally is Wednesday in Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Western Michigan University fans will rally in downtown Grand Rapids beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 , … Broncos’ football season opener at the University of Illinois. Admission and transportation to the Stampede Pep Rally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1305