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Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo Submitted by Chris Hybels on Exercise students participate in mock interviews. Erik Anderson, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

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

W Magazine

… 3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world Submitted by Erin … Human Services, where the Department of Blindness and Low Vision studies is located. KALAMAZOO, Mich—“Oh my goodness, … 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

Students can get involved in the community during Spring Staycation

News

… spring recess, March 9-13 , in Kalamazoo. Spring Staycation is a weeklong program that provides opportunities for a small group of students to learn about social justice issues, such as mental illness and teen violence, and to do related service projects. There is no cost to participate and a free breakfast and lunch is

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21741

Arbor Day tree planting to honor John and Linda Dunn

News

… , near Goldsworth Valley Pond on the main campus. This will be the University's 12th consecutive observance of Arbor Day, which is nationally observed on the last Friday in April. WMU's … gather on the north side of the pond for a brief program. This year, two white pines will be planted in honor of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39245

University Theatre hosts third annual New Play Festival

Theatre

… Western Michigan University departments of theatre and English will host the third annual Activate: Midwest New Play … resources with WMU's New Play Project, a class which is co-sponsored by WMU's playwriting program and the … one of the few theatre departments in the country with this kind of consistent focus on new works. It allows student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40410

Media production company founder next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . Free parking is available in Fetzer Center Lot 72F. Rhino Media and Romeo … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44904

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… excellence If you know of a co-worker or staff member who is a Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA or POA employee … descriptive examples in support of your nominee to assure this person gets the full consideration deserved. For … clean, staff standouts are being celebrated. The University is announcing its 2019-20 Make a Difference Award recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

Bush named American Council on Education Fellow

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… Bush, chair and professor in the Department of English, was named an interim associate dean of the College of … emerging college and university leaders selected by ACE this year. Fellows are nominated by their presidents and … selected following a rigorous application process. Established in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program strengthens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23207

Spring recess hours announced

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… hours announced Submitted by Deanne Puca on Spirit Day is Friday, March 1. Spring recess continues Monday through … . Classes resume beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 11. Listed below are spring recess hours for select University … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776

Southwest Michigan slates 2016 Chávez Dinner, awards program

News

… on Saturday, April 2 , during an annual scholarship fundraising dinner that includes the presentation of regional … now being accepted. Attendees also may pay at the door. This is the 10th year that WMU's Division of Multicultural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31407