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WMU goes all in to promote student success
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… WMU goes all in to promote student success Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This fall’s … in 2017. Montgomery challenged faculty and staff to come up with ideas for building a stronger sense of belonging and … 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
Speaking the language of success
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… English to refugee students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning another language is difficult in itself. Doing so in a … in representatives from American universities to speak with students about the potential to study abroad. WMU … Toker says he didn't think much of his interaction with the representative from WMU at first. But a couple of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035
WMU professor develops face shields to make children safer at school
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… Mich.—Dozens of children will enter the school year with an added layer of protection thanks to a partnership … wear the face shields while playing outside. A conversation with the owner of Pre-K International in Kalamazoo confirmed … , dean of the College of Health and Human Services. "His innovative work on specialized materials and use of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60916
WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes
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… WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Combs, left, and Poole KALAMAZOO, … Revenue Service's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program with help from the University's Haworth College of Business. … In 2018, the group from WMU spent five days working with 300 individuals and families in the villages of Kaltag, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953
Plans for new alumni center unveiled
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… Plans for new alumni center unveiled Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the exterior of the … shown in the third and final public session has been done with the aim of achieving LEED Platinum certification. … from North Hall. Construction is due to begin in May with an anticipated completion date of June 2015. The two …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14654
Special education major earns outstanding student award
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… major earns outstanding student award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … skills, compassion for others and passion for helping those with disabilities. Foreman's peers noted that she is always … and events , visit wmich.edu/news . Contact: Nicole M. Leffler and Jeanne Baron January 30, 2018 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44996
Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients
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… schools on Grand Rapids' west side. Western is partnering with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation's (GRFC) … will have an assigned admissions counselor to help them with the admissions process and to help students become … of students is critical to our work," says Sieger. "What I know about Western Michigan University is that the faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159
Western Wellness offers new ways to stay fit and be well
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… offers new ways to stay fit and be well Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … open to those who have pre-diabetes, have family members with diabetes, or simply want to learn more about diabetes. … 101 class also is being offered. Participants will start with free weights and machines and learn weight-lifting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34845
Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to create … STEM. Sarah Bular, a recent manufacturing engineering technology alumna , works in a lab in Floyd Hall. Diamond … 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503
Cantus Femina and Collegiate Singers concert features male vocalists
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… and open to the public. Cantus Femina opens the concert with "Ergen Deda," a Bulgarian folk song with drum accompaniment. The centerpiece of the concert is … of Slavery" by Elizabeth Alexander. The piece is not about shame or blame, but rather about the hidden …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38182