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WMU becomes part of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute network

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… classes for older adults in southwest Michigan since 2011, is now the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western … support for WMU’s lifelong learning initiative, which is administered by Extended University Programs. "We're enormously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16136

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

Dunn honored with national 'Giving Back' diversity award

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… on Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—WMU President John M. Dunn is one of 27 college and university presidents and … and "give back" to their campuses and communities." Dunn is featured with other recipients, in the April 2016 Leadership Support and Giving Back issue of magazine, which was published March 15 . Additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31100

WMU participating in LBGT national day of giving

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… of giving Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Money raised will fund scholarships and internships for students. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University hopes to raise significant funds for student scholarships and … Thursday, May 19 , in national Give Out Day. This is WMU's first time joining the national day of giving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32130

Sustainability internships available for spring semester

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… Michigan University's Office of Sustainability is accepting applications through Monday, Dec. 1 , for its … students must have sophomore standing or above and be registered as full-time students taking classes on WMU's main … including experiential learning activities and facilitated discussions. About the program The WeSustain Internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20382

Riverdance marks 20th anniversary, returns to Miller

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… will be at Miller Auditorium for one performance this month. (Photo credit: Clark James Mishler) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Riverdance—The 20th Anniversary World Tour" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/27826

WMU goes all in to promote student success

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This fall’s 4,700 incoming freshman and transfer students have … Launched at the start of the 2018-19 academic year, it is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards … Western, we’ll make WMU a campus of choice,” says Monica Liggins-Abrams , director of Success at WMU. “He also wants us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48644

WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability

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… laboratory' models sustainability Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand outside the … forest" on the west side of WMU's Gibbs House property is a complex ecosystem, though still in its infancy. Much of … season to Thanksgiving and beyond. Harvested carrots, eggplant, garlic, green beans, squash, peppers and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342

WMU graduate students awarded archaeology field school scholarships

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… school scholarships Submitted by Deanne Puca on Archaeologists work on excavation at the Fort St. Joseph site. … students are sharing a $1,000 scholarship from the Register of Professional Archaeologists to continue their participation in the University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29071

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement

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… level, 445 at the master's level, one at the specialist level and 35 at the doctoral level. Schedule All three … set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Aviation, College of … of Health and Human Services. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony is for graduates of the College of Fine Arts, College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076