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Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips
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… ambitious winter-spring session. To find out about these upcoming activities, those interested are invited to attend … M.D. School of Medicine, who will bring participants up-to-date on the practice of modern medicine. Breakout … per year, or $17.50 if joining midyear. Programs are designed for passionate learners age 50 and over and offered …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416
When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital
Haworth College of Business
… business owners with capital, the center has successfully supported its first business acquisition through Sleeping … operations and sales as well as a network of investors and suppliers, Abdella saw a great opportunity to collaborate … with success tied directly to how well talent is managed, supported and developed. The company is already a thought …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373
WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal
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… schools in 20 West Michigan counties, the project will support teams of school principals and teacher leaders by: Providing intense professional development and support, and money for renewal projects for teams of leaders … who may be future principals. The school team will be assigned a team of coaches who will work with them over a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228
Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage celebrated at Western
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… . “We believe that our strength lies in our commitment to supporting diversity and promoting inclusion so that everyone … reminds me of the beauty of AAPI cultures and traditions. Support and Fellowship Members of the Asian Pacific American … cultural traditions with the Western community. "The two biggest traditions and holidays we celebrate are the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64333
Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program
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… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … to Western Michigan University to be part of a program designed to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125
Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s
College of Education and Human Development
… professional development, tuition assistance and family support. "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about … the trajectory of a child's life that I just want to support it in anyway I can," says Nelson. "And if I'm asked … as the new board president." Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088
WMU-related travel to China prohibited
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… People infected with coronavirus—2019-nCoV—should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. Currently, there is … at 7 p.m. has been postponed. The contest will be made up at a later date, to be determined. "As we have … game." Keep checking with wmubroncos.com for further updates. The Broncos return to action on Saturday, when they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804
A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
… department’s value, and with a desire to provide lasting support for future students, Rochon met with department … important for graduate students in particular.” “It’s super easy and it’s been rewarding,” Rochon says of the … Rochon also represented the Palestinian government in a significant case brought forward from the United States. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… , in which teams drive the solar-powered cars they’ve designed and built in a cross-country time and distance rally … this team has heart," says Keil, professor of engineering design. This year's finish is a welcome return to the top-five in the single-occupant vehicle racing category at the FSGP–the first since …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383
Art and science project highlights importance of not blowing off STEAM
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… of Music and Department of Chemistry . It challenges the groups to develop original works of art based on analysis by … that art in a community exhibition. For the most recent group of participants, the projects began in fall 2018 by … to make it sound interesting," Tubbs says. "I ended up plugging it into a program where it generated sound waves off …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54132