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… The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … She believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will set her apart from others. “I love learning about … a living.” Advertising is all about people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the …

… literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio leads first graders through a … to Eufracio, she has already started to incorporate what she has learned from the elementary education program … for young readers. "I find myself being more interested in what books they're reading," says Eufracio. "My professor,  …

… English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school … the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Department … their scholarship essays, beginning with a discussion about what constitutes a good essay. During the dedicated …

… by climate change, and they're impacting vulnerable and historically marginalized communities at higher rates than … for K-12 curriculum related to environmental justice. "What these lesson plans hope to do is engage students who … justice concepts and literacy," she says. "Things like, what is environmental justice? Why is environmental justice …

… in Kalamazoo, atop a retaining wall, a vibrant garden flourishes with an array of fresh produce—from baby watermelons … Lawlor. “Because obviously you can still care no matter what your major is.”  A farming field trip  When Dr. Bilinda … heard about Seed, she was utterly inspired by what her students had accomplished.  “It was beautiful,” …

… Kaczmarek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is leading efforts at multiple universities to better … which is a calcium-magnesium, carbonate mineral common in what’s called the "rock record."  The team led by Kaczmarek … studied the "dolomite problem" exhaustively to determine what conditions in the past were favorable to create the …

… the financial part of it and probability and statistics just really stuck with me," she says.  Now, three … Her success is built on multiple opportunities to put what she learned in the classroom into practice, and she … Haas says. "It was great to come in with our ideas, what we know can be feasible, and get their input on how to …

… ISM program among top 10 in the nation Submitted by Deanne … evaluation categories. "Gartner's report is a result of what employers view as the perfect job candidate. The … will continue to be a program that gives employers exactly what they need." "Not only are ISM students exposed to …

… Electrical engineering student finds the artistry in problem solving Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on … Mich.—Piecing together the puzzle of electrical circuits is what enticed Western Michigan University senior Tessa Biondo … the abundant opportunities at Western and in her field. “What excites me the most is the versatility of electrical …

… Day events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Campus Sustainability Day is … and community leaders. The topic of the roundtable is "What Does Sustainability Mean to Me?" and will be followed … and poetry slams. Slammers have been challenged to share what they believe makes for a sustainable community by …