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South Haven lighthouse logbooks shed light on 1800s coastal life

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… the life and times of lighthouse keepers in South Haven are being brought to a wider audience through the … wether plesent wind moderate very warm and smokey a grate many fires in the woods. Aug. 19: Woods is afire in all … the logbooks has been an arduous process, says Paul Howell , University Libraries manager of digitization and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23022

Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM

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… so closely, in the sense that both the chemists and artists are involved throughout the entire process" says Dr. Andre … remains on STEM fields and STEM education. But many educators now also advocate for expanding the acronym … I never worked with them." Andrew Simpkins, right, explains how his group created a painting from analysis of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132

Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award

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… Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not … of whom have been at the University for nearly 30 years, are the recipients of the 2012-13 Distinguished Service … to help students succeed. "I have witnessed, first-hand, many a time when a student has come into our office and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677

Approaching graduation with a plan to keep learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Approaching graduation with a plan to keep learning Submitted by … of everything was fascinating,” says McCabe, explaining how he found his major. “Paper mills are very complicated and include all types of engineering. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66454

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for … Students who study with Blinkiewicz experience firsthand how quality youth development programs are developed and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

Personal care, school and other supplies sought for Seita students

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… Personal care, school and other supplies sought for Seita students … welcome its sixth class of Seita Scholars this fall, and many of these students, who have aged out of the foster care … year successful. The Seita Scholars program is collecting new items for welcome packs for these students and is in

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7928

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… Annual Make a Difference Award. The recipients for 2014-15 are Kevin Knutson , Caroline M. Ray , Terri L. Riemland and … advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited Knutson as an expert in his field … confessed that there is no way to list every example of how Riemland goes above and beyond the call of duty. "Terri …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… global skills to make them more marketable in their future careers. The first cohort just completed the four-year … they were exposed to individually and as a cohort, how they learn to be flexible and adaptable and how this … those experiences. Recently I took a two-week trip to Germany with my cousin, which is something I would have never …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Coalescence Percussion Duo to celebrate CD release with concert

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… new CD with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be … by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for … Bill Ryan and Joel Harrison. The duo will explore the many sound possibilities of percussion instruments, from an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27847

RSOs have something for everyone

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… RSOs have something for everyone Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of Mane … clubs and activities that connect them with what they are learning in the classroom and beyond. Registered Student … managing meetings, organizing events, looking for space and how to access Western Student Association funds. Starting in

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54761