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WMU Trustees OK 3 percent increase for 2017-18 room and board rates

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… plan. The annual cost for the room and board package will be $9,606 starting fall 2017. Complete rates for all residence halls with varying food-plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates . The new rates … and career goals. The strategy has allowed for significant improvements, incentives and discounts for students and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39677

Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention

College of Education and Human Development

… juveniles for success after detention Submitted by Chris Hybels on Donna Soko is a youth specialist intern at the … program is youth sharing their personal experiences so they can learn from one another. She also believes some of youth … being a role model has been something that I feel like I can give in that part." Youth at BCJS spend minimal time in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160

How to stay warm in frigid weather

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… Mich.—With frigid weather and wind chills expected to dip below zero this week, the Western Michigan University … to stay warm and safe in inclement weather. Frostbite can occur with exposure to extremely cold temperatures. … and overheating. Three or four relatively light layers are better than one or two thick layers. Outer layers should be

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51324

Broncos Lead internship unlocks sport management student's potential

College of Education and Human Development

… sport management student's potential Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kzoo LEADERs staff, from left to right, Gracie … meetings also gave her experience with networking, tapping into campus resources and learning from industry experts.  … "One workshop was about artificial intelligence and how you can use it to advance your career instead of using it to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/08/shettler-broncos-lead-internship-sport-managment-experience

School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School … throughout the upcoming year.  Ofori-Amoah brings significant global experience to his role, starting with an … administration. From there he continued his education in Canada, where he earned a doctorate in geography. Arriving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665

Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton who is majoring in food and consumer package goods … than a dozen community partners met with students at the beginning of the semester, offering a wide variety of … for RAWK. "Simply put, having volunteers like Sam means we can do what we do." A Learning Experience The chance to help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger sense of belonging and community among all students, beginning this … an existing location to equip with 22 stations that can be used in the short term for competitions and skill … activities to build a competitive technology community that can have relevance academically, professionally and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

WMU Libraries unveils digital campus history map

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… program to a research university. The map shows the beginnings of the campus starting in 1903 and continues to present day. Additional content and photos will be added as the project continues to be developed. "This … StoryMaps technology to tell a story with their materials can contact Glatz for more information. See the original …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57700

WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers

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… submit papers by Nov. 16 . The theme of the conference will be: "Bioethics: Preparing for the Unknown." The theme … how ethics at WMU has had influence both locally and beyond our campus," says Dr. Sandra Borden , center … ethics, including the integration of genetic technologies into patient care, best practices for clinical ethics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27478

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… Michigan University is honoring Dr. Holly J. Nibert , associate professor of Spanish, Paul R. Solomon , … has so well committed herself to taking her own scholarship into the classroom and teaching students in a way that they … and whether they succeed or not," the student said. "If she cannot help you, she will guide you to where you need to go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721