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WMU commits to expanding college access at White House event
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… as guidance counselors already working in Michigan schools, is designed to positively impact the college-going rate in … The immediate goal of the new course work, Dunn says, is to increase both the college enrollment level and the … new course, which was rolled out for fall 2014, fits the vision and goals of state organizations that WMU works with, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20460
College-bound students invited to free financial aid event
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… The event, set for 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is being held at sites across the country to help high … their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This form must be submitted by the Sunday, March 1, … deadline to ensure eligibility for the most financial assistance possible. What to expect WMU's event, one of dozens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21363
WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids
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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping a kindergartner engaged with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you … grace: Don't expect everything to be perfect! "A lot of this can burn parents out really fast. We saw that in the … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874
Founder of holding company next up in speaker series
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… 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or at wmich.edu/business/e-rvsp . Free parking is available in the Fetzer Center lot. Dempsey Ventures … or to RSVP, contact Alyshia Norris at @email . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20613
WMU wins NSF grant to study contaminants in industry, agriculture
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… awarded to Dr. Gellert Mezei , associate professor of chemistry, who has been studying negatively charged ions, also … eutrophication. "So it's important to monitor them and devise ways of reducing their concentration and also eliminate … for water, are carcinogenic and have been linked to other diseases. In small amounts, they can attack the nervous and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18390
Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship
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… has been selected to participate as a fellow in the Television Academy Foundation's 2017 Faculty Seminar Program. Members of the Television Academy selected just 25 professors from colleges and … nationwide for the prestigious annual program, which this year takes place Monday through Friday, Nov. 6-10 , in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43439
Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program
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… Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program … the rotunda of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's one of several museums he's helping create … for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has become a magician of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122
Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world
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… the world Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zabihullah Najafi is excited to pursue a degree in political science at … out with friends, learning new things— Zabihullah Najafi is looking forward to taking in the full college experience. … It's a surreal realization for Najafi, a refugee from Afghanistan who arrived in the United States just two years ago. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194
Innovative packing material company focus of entrepreneurship breakfast series
Haworth College of Business
… 8 a.m. Friday, March 17, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . Free parking is available in Fetzer Center Lot 72F. RNS Packaging The … or register at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur for the series, contact Alyssa Benson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38420
WMUK holds on-air fall membership drive
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… a pledge goal of $175,000 over the course of the campaign. Listener contributions to WMUK financially support the … we know that people have come to rely on our station. But this kind of programming is also quite expensive, so listener support is as important …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42316