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WMU trustees OK Southwest facility transfer to Lake Michigan College
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… Michigan University has agreed to move forward with the transfer of its long-term lease on the University's … exempt bonds issued by the state to pay for construction are paid off. "This move allows LMC and WMU to maximize … "The rationale behind this decision was first and foremost what is best for area students who rely on both of our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42776
Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy
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… from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. … Council of Teachers of English annual fall conference. Dr. Karen Vocke , associate professor of English at WMU provided … teachers are able to tap into their own style to figure out what works best in the classroom and build on that. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425
Agreement awards college credit for career and technical education
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… Agreement awards college credit for career and technical education Submitted by Deanne Puca on … new agreement between Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development and the Michigan Department of Education . Under the agreement, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51145
Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award
The Evaluation Center
… award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Left to right are MAE President Jennifer Nulty-Marsack and Dr. Lori Wingate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Association for Evaluation (MAE) awarded Dr. … unique this annual opportunity is, saying, “We understand what a truly special opportunity it is for board members of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648
Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management
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… . Chad M. Stirrett began as a new administrator in the department responsible for Western’s construction, … and the newer ones and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” … are being used and the frequency of that use, balancing what campus needs are in relation to space. “We want to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610
Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship
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… social work at Western. "I'm passionate about helping others better themselves," he says. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To say … floor wondering if you're going to wake up and the lights are going to be on or off," he says. Having to fend for … purpose and potential career. "She talked to the room about what she did, and I was so interested in the fact that she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961
From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit
College of Education and Human Development
… exhibit Submitted by Chris Hybels on Covell sews together different patches of hemp. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The use of hemp in America's … of the courses she has taken in her program. "All of the apparel construction and design classes here really build on …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner
WMU Alert users urged to review contact information
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… GoWMU to review your WMU Alert settings. KALAMAZOO—Members of the Western Michigan University community who have … Since University landlines—387-, 276- and 964- exchanges—are not text capable, users need to be sure they have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13170
Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math
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… about science, math Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student at the Refugee Education Center raises his hand during a … conversing in various languages. All of these children are refugees, coming from different countries with their … and drawings, collaborating with engineers in the United States and abroad, and developing resources about clean …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54203
Candidate forum for local state House seats set for Oct. 5
Government Relations
… Candidate forum for local state House seats set for Oct. 5 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … at a public forum Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Fetzer Center at Western Michigan University. Andy … will also be available in the lobby. Faculty members who are interested in giving students extra credit for attending …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34880