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

College of Education and Human Development

… Nearly $3M grant will help WMU increase ESL-endorsed teacher workforce Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … improve instruction for MLs and assists education personnel working with MLs to meet high professional standards. The … Dr. Selena Protacio Dr. Cody Williams Aside from coursework, participants will receive individualized coaching on …

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

More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress

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… devoted to academic papers, but also to panel discussions, workshops and performances. "We look forward every year to … time, the Congress will feature modern poets reading their work on medieval subjects. Special events for 2014 also will … from Thursday morning until midday Sunday. Planned workshops will give participants a hands-on introduction to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598

WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species

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… recertified as a Tree Campus for 2013 recognizes the hard work and dedication of our landscape services staff and so … "Volunteers, including faculty, staff and students are working with our landscape services personnel to conserve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… colleagues on both micro and macro levels. Along with her work in the classroom, she has studied the food marketing … in their goals. Personally, Dr. Veeck has been an invaluable mentor and amongst many lessons, she’s shown me the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

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… construct our goals from that," says Brown. Michigan is working in conjunction with the U.S. Climate Alliance toward … empower a coalition of Michiganders from every sector to work together and achieve these goals." In addition to … neighbors and friends so that they can be part of this new workforce." Universities also have the ability to play a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… George knew she wanted more of a challenge in her schoolwork and college was her goal. “I not only wanted a … Area Math and Science Center (BCAMSC) honed her study and work habits, preparing her not only for the rigors of college but her life beyond college and the workforce. This academic year marks the 40th anniversary of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots

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… to members of the Landscape Services staff and students who work with the Office for Sustainability," Jackson says. "If …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… 27 years of devotion to plantlife.  “Who wouldn’t love to work here?” says Jackson. “There’s always something to do.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

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… bees and brood. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After hours of meticulous work in unrelenting summer heat and well away from an apiary … read more from the WMU Magazine, click here . The initial work of this group, WMU Students for a Sustainable Earth, … during winter, putting the queen in the middle? "And (the worker bees) slowly take turns rotating from the outside to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… area, game room and rooftop patio garden area. "We've been working on the capital campaign for about a year and a half, … therapy program are frequent visitors, visiting to practice working with a senior population and lead them in physical … were assigned to partnered MODA and SOTA students who worked together to design their outfit. During meetings, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776