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Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on The Pathway Tutoring program has provided … of Psychology, with the mission of reducing the number of students at that time who would've been affected by … the Read by Grade 3 Law to identify learners who are struggling with reading and writing to provide them support. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518

WMU Business Connect organization slates communitywide expo

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… and others from across the Greater Kalamazoo area. It is being hosted by the Fetzer Center to give attendees a chance … "The expo is intended to promote collaboration in a beneficial learning environment and provide assistance to … Among the entities having booths this year will be Autism Treatment and Research, ROI; Boehm; Buy Local; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44415

World's medievalists coming to Kalamazoo for annual congress

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… Congress on Medieval Studies . The event, which has become a rite of spring in the Kalamazoo community, runs … on the reception of the classics in the Middle Ages will be given by Dr. David Townsend of the University of Toronto. … for 8:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11 , in the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom: On Friday , the talk is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53094

In Tempo: Vocal music alumni making their mark

W Magazine

… Over,” with music by Herb Magidson and lyrics by Allie Wrubel . A professional vocalist and two-time DownBeat Magazine-winning artist, Quashie celebrated her release … on Paul Simon’s 2023 album Blake Morgan , BM ’13, and members of the professional choir VOCES8 said they are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72488

Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area

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… , executive director of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts, on "Evaluating Claims about Treatments … in which they will explore the latest findings and best practices in treating autism, a developmental disorder … and non-verbal communication and restricted and repetitive behavior. Dr. Vince Carbone , chief executive director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. Beyond academics, eye-opening internships and … Michigan University was nothing short of life-changing. "Becoming a Bronco allowed me to flourish," Osterhout says. … passion for the field and want to help others who may struggle with spirituality or the loss of someone they love, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67949

Trustees to meet Nov. 6, consider 2020-21 apartment rates, other recommendations

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… East Campus in the Heritage Hall ballroom. The board will be asked to consider several items while meeting in formal …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56341

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… create a thriving community for youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on Carly Smith talks about her internship and work … learning sessions using the curriculum from the WhyTry Program. The curriculum provides simple, hands-on … can absorb and understand. One of the places she uses the WhyTry curriculum is at Eastside Youth Strong’s after-school …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

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… (not verified) on Design and use of long canes will be studied. KALAMAZOO—People who are blind or have visual impairments could be the ultimate beneficiaries of a $421,125 grant awarded to Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo

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… Gala to showcase enhanced relationship between WMU, Air Zoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … exhibit. KALAMAZOO—Signaling a stronger new relationship between Michigan's premier aviation entities, Western Michigan University will be the presenting sponsor for the Air Zoo's May 16 Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15811