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Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… at Western: Bolstering the education workforce Submitted by Megan Looker on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Kristi VanderWoude is … “The best thing about what we’re learning is that we don’t want kids to replace their original language. We want them … institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and multi-district consortiums …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact and excellence

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… Montgomery promises a future focused on students, community impact … Michigan University's ninth president Sept. 15, Dr. Edward Montgomery pledged a presidency focused on a quest for … more than 35 years of experience in academia and public service, was selected as WMU president in April by the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42642

High school musicians to spend two weeks learning and performing on campus

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… Mich.—SEMINAR 2017, Western Michigan University's summer music camp for high school students, will celebrate its … Concert schedule Sunday, July 16 9:45 a.m.—Morning worship service, featuring the SEMINAR brass choir and concert … or choir. More than 100 students from Michigan, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40889

Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… Winter 2022-23: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy … closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69804

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023

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… Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess … Regular spring dining hours resume March 13 . Libraries Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 . It … The Information Technology Help Desk is open for phone and walk-in support from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3 . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70878

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… , dean of the College of Education and Human Development, were featured on Civic Media's "BustED Pencils" … interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means necessary, we will do this in service to the state of Michigan."  With the Grow Your Own …

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

Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess

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… Some campus services on reduced hours for spring recess … is Monday through Sunday, March 4-10. KALAMAZOO—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced … Clinics will maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Waldo Library is open reduced hours, 8 a.m. to midnight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5282

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

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… known for her innovations in the diagnosis and treatment of reading problems, died Jan. 11 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was 92. Dorothy J. McGinnis McGinnis, professor emerita of … faculty in 1944 and retired early in 1986 after 41 years of service to the University. The University's McGinnis Reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

Area youths participating in Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… graders pull garlic mustard, an invasive plant. KALAMAZOO—Some 150 third graders from four Kalamazoo County schools will get an education in environmental stewardship next month as well as gain an appreciation for … Nature Center. Asylum Lake Adventure Day The day is a service-learning component of the Outside in Our Schoolyard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6948

Broncos enjoy spring recess, some campus services on reduced hours

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… Broncos enjoy spring recess, some campus services on reduced hours Submitted by Erin Flynn … spring dining hours resume Monday, March 14 . Libraries Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 4 . It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67331