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WMU goes all in to promote student success

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… it is one of two new programs largely being paid for by awards from the Presidential Transformational Initiative Fund … on many of those communities and creating new linkages and services, it has dramatically extended overall peer … 100 student employees are serving as peer mentors this year after receiving special training. They, in turn, are being …

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

Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo

College of Arts and Sciences

… Drs. Chad and Autumn Edwards are Western’s own dynamic duo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Drs. Autumn and Chad Edwards, professors in Western's School of Communication and … very long,” Autumn said. Daughter America was born soon after.  Autumn attributes their love of competitive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69149

Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage

W Magazine

… Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her preparation … star, they take on the Big Apple in a quest to see their musical icon.  “‘Diva Royale’ has been one of the thrills of … Thomsen's class met with the cast and crew of "Diva Royale" after attending a performance. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826

Researcher who models off-world storms earns NASA fellowship

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… atmospheric processes hundreds of millions of miles away on Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune—the solar … Fellowship. Brueshaber is one of only 28 applicants to be awarded a $30,000 award for 2016-17 from the fellowship's … he kept studying and reading about them. "I decided that after I finished the coursework for my Doctor of Philosophy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36117

Dedication scheduled for new main campus icon

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… on Rendering of the icon with finished landscape and water feature KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Efforts are in full swing to … so they could be seen in scale. He began shaping the tree after it was decided a 17-foot tree would be optimal. "It's … People, San Marcos, Texas. Irrigation—Wolverine Lawn Services Inc., Kalamazoo. Landscaping work—Prudential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23020

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… for Teaching Idioms to English Learners Around the World" was released last year by TESOL Press. The press is the … TESOL accepted "Cat Got Your Tongue?" for publication after inviting scholars around the world to submit proposals … the students. They know how important idioms are and they want to learn them," Randolph says. "Paul and I have always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning

W Magazine

… Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to … being able to go back and listen to lectures after class because they're recorded now. "I think the … but also our maintenance and custodial staff, Dining Services and Residence Life, are doing a great job of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … house when we were on the run from Child Protective Services." [caption align="right"] [/caption] Through … The Blacks quarantined in an RV in her parents' driveway after returning home from overseas. Determined to maximize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… and make Western Michigan University feel like a home away from home," says Myron Tate , public relations chair of … to interact with the student body. "In understanding the aftershock effects of COVID-19, RSOs have been working to … in the group range from engineering to psychology to music education and even political science. It's the best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging

Student Life

… group classes on the multipurpose courts. The climbing wall on the first floor of the SRC also is popular with … Assessment and Knowledge Consortium. The goal of this study was to capture valuable data on student experiences an d … own thing to do.”    Junior Ellie McKean , an SRC customer service specialist and intramural sports participant , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70910