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A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection
College of Arts and Sciences
… parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Andrew Collard on his book … of many titles: parent, teacher and, now, published author. With the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving … a low-income single parent. “A lot of ‘Sprawl' is dealing with being a parent and a low-income person,” says Collard. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346
WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine
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… recognized by national diversity magazine Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … a testament to our commitment to building broader diversity within our student body and across our faculty ranks. While … has broadened its focus to assist first-generation students with economically and academically disadvantaged …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464
Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education
College of Education and Human Development
… education Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Elementary … at a book signing event. Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth posing with her book, " Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ-Inclusive … of Teachers of English (NCTE). She shares the award with her longtime collaborator, Dr. Caitlin L. Ryan , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204
Top seniors to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars
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… to be honored as 2013 Presidential Scholars Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Forty-four students … will be held while the scholars have their pictures taken with Dunn and Rantz. This year's Presidential Scholars … outstanding accounts receivables at the company he interned with by $5 million; and an international student who was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5560
Joseph T. Work obituary
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… Joseph T. Work obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Joseph T. Work Dr. Joseph T. Work , emeritus in music at Western Michigan University, died Feb. 7 . He was 82. Work joined the … faculty in 1961 and retired in 1993 after being associated with the University for more than 30 years. He was an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14538
Evaluation students finish as runner-ups in national case competition
College of Education and Human Development
… by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students Allison Prieur and Andrea Vernola … Collection Development (ACRED) Program. They were charged with proposing a methodological evaluation of the program … to the competition. In addition to meeting weekly for two months, the team completed a mock competition using case …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72807
Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU
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… activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sinclair KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Leni … and artistic expression. The event is open to the public without charge. Leni Sinclair After fleeing from her native … She was deeply involved in the world she captured, working with her then-husband John Sinclair , she helped manage and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099
WMU shares applied behavior analysis training videos for autism
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… WMU shares applied behavior analysis training videos for autism Submitted by Anonymous … Center of Excellence. The video series includes interviews with experts in applied behavior analysis, or ABA, autism … developed by Dr. Wayne Fuqua , WMU professor of psychology, with support from the Michigan Department of Health and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23195
Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching
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… Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … John M. Dunn 's State of the University address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring … She was praised by her nominators for her engagement with her students and for having the ability to make people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321
Social work student finds passion, home at WMU
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… Mich.—Life has a way of coming full circle. For Johnny Anderson III , it happens multiple times a week. The Western … I love doing most is helping people; making that connection with them," says Anderson, community outreach coordinator … enrolled in classes at WMU. His passion for connecting with others led him to social work, a program in which he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553