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Anonymous donor reveals himself to students who want to be teachers
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… Giramia and Tomlinson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six recent graduates of Kalamazoo high schools have just had an opportunity to meet those behind a … receive. The Western Michigan University-Kalamazoo Public Schools Future Educators Program will help the students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35533
Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research
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… Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research … fellows, graduate and undergraduate students and high school and middle school students. "Dr. Obare is the perfect fit for this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36867
Governor recognizes WMU renovation for reducing energy waste
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… work that included, among other things, the installation of new ground source heat pumps; update of plumbing … year by public sector entities, such as universities, school districts and municipalities. Finalists in the category this year were Eastern Jackson Community Schools and Parchment School District. Honorable mention …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34177
Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… for WMU teacher candidates and Boys & Girls Club of Kalamazoo students to learn from one another. Camille … I learned so much and have gained some of the most valuable experiences through the program," says Konrad. To … their literacy instruction from participation.” The after-school program is funded by grants from the City of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518
Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids
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… Summer writing programs offered to teachers and kids Submitted by Anonymous (not … programs, along with thousands who have been part of its in-school professional development seminars. This year, Third … though grade 12. The program helps teachers and their schools better understand the Common Core and successfully …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/358
New academic leadership highlights WMU innovation, expertise
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… and Dr. Steven Butt accepted new challenges with the dawn of this new Lopez academic year: Lopez as the new interim dean of the Lee Honors College and Butt as the new interim dean … engineering program housed in the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs also is one of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55469
Theatre and music students stage 'Show Boat'
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… Michigan University theatre and music students will offer seven performances of "Show Boat," based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winner … and realistic storyline. Tickets "Show Boat" is a WMU School of Music and University Theatre production. Tickets …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36175
Doris 'Dori' A. Rey obituary
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… University staff member, died Feb. 11 . She was 79. Rey, of Kalamazoo, came to WMU in 1965 and retired in 2006 after 41 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, … Memorial gifts may be made to the Kalamazoo Christian School Association or the Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45487
Campus visit rekindles a family legacy
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… members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Her family's name has graced one of Western Michigan University's best-known instructional … Seattle area. Wilson decided to attend WMU because of the School of Music's international reputation, not realizing … of dean of administration in 1934. The former public school superintendent was elevated to president in 1936, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23896
Southwest Michigan slates 2015 Chávez dinner, awards program
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… Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, March 21 , … Dominguez is the retired recruitment coordinator and home school liaison with the Van Buren Intermediate School District's Migrant/Bilingual Educational Services …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22456