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Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future

W Magazine

… Flynn on When K-12 school districts abruptly transitioned to distance education in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the internet was a common discussion. Districts took different approaches to … finish their degrees with an action research seminar, where they pose research questions and collect data focused …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902

Student Organization Center opens Aug. 14 in new WMU Student Center

WMU Student Center

… thoughtfully designed, student-focused center is intended to serve as the hub for student engagement, activities, … and more. Surrounded by glass walls, the SOC features a combination of comfortable open concept seating, … p.m.   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72373

WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

News

… WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned Submitted by Deanne … activities will mark this year's celebration. Most are open to the public and a number are free or low cost, although … 7  and close at noon on  Friday, Oct. 11. Students can vote online . The winners will be announced during halftime of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720

Poets with WMU ties explore Michigan through verse, discussion

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… Public Library. KALAMAZOO—Six Michigan poets with ties to Western Michigan University will read from their work … a doctoral degree in English and creative writing from WMU, where she currently teaches English. She has been the … musical revues nationwide and also are featured on his compact disc "Jacques Brel: I'm Here!" He had his wife, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12800

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt: Why you should get yours

Haworth College of Business

… get yours Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, MI— Tom Kelly , Western Michigan University's director of the … for Lean Six Sigma, a process improvement approach commonly used in the workplace. Kelly most recently held a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt session where several WMU Haworth students achieved their Yellow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75341

2023 WMU Homecoming weekend fun set for campus and community

News

… 2023 WMU Homecoming weekend fun set for campus and community Submitted by … across campus under this year’s theme of “Bronco Palooza” to welcome alumni, recognize award winners and hold special … more For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Deanne Puca October 6, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73027

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

…  with Golden Apple Awards,  Desiree Pfeifer  with a Keystone Early Career Award and  Danielle Gillis  with a … Annual CEHD Alumni Awards reception will be held during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 13 , at 5:30 p.m. at the … is a project-based, place-based and problem based program where students work on-site to solve authentic, contemporary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000

Mary Ghazarian’s advocacy for a better world

Haworth College of Business

… Sitting in the classroom, senior Mary Ghazarian ’s ambition to create a unified world has been stirring since she began … fast-paced nature of an adapting world, Ghazarian wants to combine her values rooted in advocacy and leadership in her … it was during her time at Amazon as a recruitment intern where she saw in-depth what leadership looked like. “As an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69889

Makenna Staudacher – Freshmen, Family and Finding Aviation Gold at WMU

College of Aviation

… Family and Finding Aviation Gold at WMU Submitted by Tom Thinnes on   "All in the Family" was a pioneering situation comedy that made TV history.  It also describes why Makenna … life and soloed on my 16th birthday." Hailing from Midland, where Michigan's fabled "thumb" attaches to the rest of the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/staudacher

Kalamazoo Peace Center slates benefit for local urban farm

News

… University, will hold a square dance and benefit from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 , at the Wesley Foundation on … the show will benefit the Tabitha Farm Urban Homestead and Community Garden, which is located on the south side of … or visit the Kalamazoo Peace Center online . For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21751