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Experienced administrator, professor to lead Extended University Programs

News

… Dr. Edwin Martini has been appointed associate provost of Western Michigan University's Extended University Programs. … since September 2018. Prior to that, he was second in command for three years as the unit's associate dean. His new … appointment took effect April 1 . "I am incredibly thrilled and humbled to be asked to lead EUP on a long-term basis," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52824

'Rock of Ages' joins Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 lineup

News

… Ages," The Choir of Man, "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas" and more are coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium as part of … American Folk Music featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary," 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 21 "Mannheim Steamroller …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47533

WMU faculty secure grant to create curriculum on media, news literacy for state libraries

University Libraries

… state libraries Submitted by Sara Volmering on Bocko (left) and Christian (right) have been awarded a grant from the IMLS. Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Amy Bocko , digital projects librarian and associate professor of University Libraries, and Sue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74708

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

News

… on Improving outcomes in infant foster care KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's acclaimed Foster Youth and Higher Education Initiative will serve as the umbrella … Community Foundation. The grant proposal was authored last spring by eight WMU graduate students as part of a program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

WMU to host regional steel bridge, concrete canoe competitions

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from 10 universities in Michigan and Ohio will test their engineering skills during two … regional contests Friday through Sunday, April 6-8 , at Western Michigan University. Members of the public are … invited to watch as teams compete to build a steel bridge and a concrete canoe as part of the American Society of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/46050

Annual food marketing conference features industry leaders

News

… from across the nation to Kalamazoo each year, is Monday and Tuesday, March 25-26 , at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. This … sharing his perspective on the top 10 food trends for 2013 and outlining how consumers are changing shopping patterns … Dr. Marcel Zondag, assistant professor of marketing, Western Michigan University A second breakout session, from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5472

Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31

University Libraries

… on Aug. 31 Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students will have one more … reopen the Swain Library in Sangren Hall for open study and academic programming starting Wednesday, Aug. 31 . Western students and employees must swipe their Bronco Card …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68968

Shining a spotlight on senior engineering design partnership

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Design Conference. It’s a time for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ students from all disciplines to showcase their work, share fresh perspectives and develop new systems. Each semester, graduating seniors … B.S.'13 This semester, the long-standing partner of Western is sponsoring four projects: Outdoor Furniture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69981

AT&T donation helps Upward Bound students pursue a college education

News

… $10,000 to the Upward Bound program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Upward Bound program received … communications provider AT&T to support tutoring efforts and help pay transportation costs for students making visits … ; State Sen. Margaret O’Brien ; other University officials and Upward Bound students to present the contribution on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48178

How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out

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… [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research is underway at Western Michigan University that could impact science, technology, engineering and mathematics—STEM—teaching and improve learning outcomes in multiple states. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60237