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For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible visual and symphonic feast, … No problem. This inspiring hobby only requires a sense of adventure, a fondness for fresh air and the ability to … observe. Dr. Sharon Gill, associate professor of biological sciences. Gill and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

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… on WMU music theatre performance seniors are ready to show off what they've learned in a big audition in New York. … curtain rises on a New York stage Monday, March 2 , a group of Western Michigan University students will be singing for … teaches a master class in dance. Merlanti, who earned a bachelor's degree in theatre design from the University of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

Fall registration underway for low-cost Chinese culture courses

International Student and Scholar Services

… for fall Chinese culture courses that begin the week of Sept. 14 . The 12-week, low-cost courses are open to the public now. All of them are taught in English, and are offered to adults age … Basic and Intermediate Chinese Gongbi Painting, holds a bachelor’s degree in art education and has been an art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26592

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy studies will be honored by Western Michigan … this month. Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio , associate professor of special education and literacy studies, will … Committee Revising ESL Standards. Protacio earned a Bachelor and Master of Arts from the University of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities

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… demolition and construction activities in December as part of a renovation project to make the first and third floors … to open in fall 2018, the renovated spaces will house WMU's Bachelor of Fine Arts in product design. They also will … College of Fine Arts, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Haworth College of Business. In addition, it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45220

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

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… stories about Bronco entrepreneurs in the spring 2018 issue of W Magazine . Sumpter preps Zander to climb aboard Adele … Tewksbury could not take a single unassisted step. Because of a rare condition called Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors … Sumpter first learned she could do while earning her bachelor's and master's degrees in WMU's occupational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees

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… is again partnering with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids to promote timely talks … foreign policy and other international concerns. It is one of the most important sets of lectures on international … Country?" by Dr. Leela Fernandes , professor of political science at the University of Michigan. March 9—"Africa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… to examine WMU's distinctive strengths as an institution of higher learning and, most importantly, determine how best … students, alumni, faculty, staff and market research of prospective Broncos, we are leaning in to WMU's identity … rugby player Joseph Backe cultivated his skills in math and science courses in high school, taking every available class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Twenty-five students from the Haworth College of Business were recognized as part of the inaugural Trailblazer Student Recognition program, … management major from Kalamazoo. Tian Zhang , a master's of science in accountancy major from China. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23289

WMU prof wins NSF grant to study stress in Kenyan communities

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… WMU prof wins NSF grant to study stress in Kenyan communities … anthropologist has been awarded a $135,891 National Science Foundation grant to study the impact of intercommunity violence on young people in rural northern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19986