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Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The closing of school buildings to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus … teaches special education in Plainwell Community Schools and plans to graduate from the IPA program in June. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Stephen Covell , chair of the Department of Comparative Religion, and Peter Thannhauser , senior lab … campus as well as in the community volunteering with high school students. "It is clear that Pete enjoys his job and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801

Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University fill a critical need for teachers of multilingual learners (MLs) in Michigan. Dr. Selena … equity and access for multilingual learners in their schools. Dr. Virginia David Dr. Selena Protacio Dr. Cody … of Education. This will allow us to continue to work with school districts and support teachers in earning their ESL …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69606

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

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… a master's degree. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is a journey of self discovery. Beyond academics, eye-opening internships and passion-igniting experiences offer students a chance to chart a course to a fulfilling … intent on studying the arts. "My theatre director in high school mentioned Western's theatre program was phenomenal," …

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

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… address at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13 , in the South Ballroom of Western Michigan University's Bernhard Center. Nobel … the event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $15 and will be preceded by a Nobel Reception. Gbowee … Sunday, April 14-15, at WMU. More than 300 elementary, high school and college-age youths from Michigan, Illinois, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… the delight she felt when her mother showed her a pair of shimmering ruby red slippers as a toddler. "I just always … age, I wanted to get into fashion." Chloe LePine A click of the heels might have landed her on a runway where she now … that might not normally happen in a regular school year," says LePine, MODA's designer coach, who is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Partnership will lead to WMU engineering degrees for Aquinas students

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… degree through Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. A partnership between … percent success rate after graduation and go on to graduate school or employment at some of the nation's top companies.  … program is underway at Aquinas, officials at both schools plan to turn their attention to a civil engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39787

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Staying healthy is critical as the number of COVID-19 cases rise and the fears mount. The CDC has a list of guidelines for  avoiding infection  and what to do if you … for recreational activities, in addition to your work or school duties through distance education. When you’re done …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58648

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… been awarded to the Western Michigan University Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies and are aimed at filling … who will work with visually impaired youths and adults in schools and organizations, as well as recruiting scholars … will work with students with visual impairments in preschool through elementary and high school. 'Perfect, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

WMU philosopher-ethicist to be honored as an emerging scholar

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… ethicist whose research has broken new ground in the areas of cyberwarfare, torture and nanotechnology will be honored … scholar during an Oct. 10 campuswide awards ceremony. Allhoff Dr. Fritz Allhoff , who in 2013 received a $500,000 … his juris doctor degree from the University of Michigan School of Law. He is now serving a judicial clerk for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19518