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Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners
College of Education and Human Development
… of becoming a teacher. Raised Amish, she explained that young people in her community only attend school through the … Borkholder. Beginning her studies, she was already familiar with TESOL. She had years of experience working as a … . Funded by MiLEAP, the program connects families of young children with special needs to crucial services that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072
Acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley performs on campus
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… available for $10 to senior citizens and $5 to WMU students with a valid Bronco Card. They are available at the door and … Smith. O'Riley is recognized as one of the leading American pianists of his generation, touring extensively as a … assistant, at @email or (269) 387-4678. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 4, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/43
WMU home page remains focused on prospective students
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… of the new year. The first four rotating features, along with additional features now in production, are designed to … healthy increases to our number of traditional applicants," says Cheryl Roland, executive director of university … to 1997. Visit WMU News at wmich.edu/news Contact: Tonya Durlach January 11, 2012 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/51
Long wins prestigious orientation and mobility award
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… and mobility and who are dedicated to serving people with visual impairments. Blaha was a pioneer in the … College, Los Angeles. Other recipients of the Blaha award with connections to WMU, along with the year of their award, include Steve LaGrow (2006), …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/780
Racial attitudes of incoming freshmen compiled in new survey
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… survey include: White students reported less experience with diversity than students of color. Students of color are … least once having had a meaningful conversation about race with someone from another group. Three in ten students expressed agreement with the idea that discrimination against blacks and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5383
Van Cooley obituary
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… on Cooley A longtime educator who worked extensively with Michigan school districts and spearheaded education … a member of the WMU faculty since 1996, was vacationing with friends in Florida when stricken. Cooley was appointed … as an assistant superintendent and superintendent. Working with teachers and administrators, Cooley developed state and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117
Emerita receives national honor for children's theatre work
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… since 1992, the CTFA's Medallion Awards recognize significant contributions to children's theatre. This year, they … the artistic and professional interests of theatre for the young in the United States by funding proposals from … She has written several textbooks, including "Improvisation With Favorite Tales," which is in its 16th printing, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1884
Cheatham appointed associate provost for budget and personnel
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… staff, and collaborate in the development of budget models within academic affairs and with other vice-presidential areas. "I am delighted Chris … personnel matters as an associate dean—and with his significant research on budget models and ideas for innovation." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47705
WMU student receives competitive $10,000 accountancy scholarship
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… students to pursue careers in audit. Hess graduated with honors in May 2021 and plans to graduate with her Master of Science in Accountancy degree from WMU … Competing on Western's women's lacrosse team. Volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64592
Alumnus returns for one more challenge—a master's degree in finance from WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… skills as a strategic planning specialist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With graduate degrees in engineering, business and … professors who are willing to help and are invested in your success. The opportunities for personal growth and … Kolyvanov completed multiple internships in Michigan with Eastman Outdoors. Following graduation, he spent six …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71376