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New student center's amenities coming online during 'soft opening' phase

WMU Student Center

… numerous student-focused resources and gathering spaces are two fast-casual restaurants on the first floor and a … director of culinary operations. He says that soft openings are especially important for food service locations, … to ensure smooth service for guests. “The soft openings are a great opportunity for us to practice cooking in new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72219

Wetland projects test waters to restart research at WMU

News

… wetlands—to determine whether the water in the area is coming from the big lake or another inland body of … her data will help determine potential land loss in the area due to rising lake levels. "For example, Ludington … Park can't use a back country campground, and some trails are underwater because there's so much wetland that has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60039

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… to go cold turkey all the time. The problem is that there are withdrawal symptoms," says Dr. Ricky Stull , assistant … users who know the habit is bad for their health but are struggling to quit. Chris Clark "I think the application where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, … and hire more educators during a national shortage. We are grateful that agencies across the state have entrusted … in WMU’s College of Education and Human Development, and we are excited to work with this next generation of educators,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Campus. That approach extends to the Ph.D. researchers who are the future faculty at universities worldwide. Ph.D. … the classroom. I create an environment where the students are continuously engaged in the learning process.”  Shirzadi … and aerospace engineering students,” says Ghantasala. “We are very selective when choosing the Ph.D. student to lead …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67718

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… As many as 3,500 incoming freshmen and 4,500 of their parents and other family members are expected to be on campus for one of the 12 New Student … a.m. in the Bernhard Center. The three remaining sessions are set for Friday, June 22; Friday, July 20; and Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved

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… be interested in participating in the bystander initiative are invited to learn more by contacting Dr. Christine … in late August during Fall Welcome. Campaign organizers are seeking additional people who are willing to be featured on the posters and in the video, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611

Business college one of the 'Best 296 Business Schools'

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… selected the schools we profile in this book—280 of which are in the U.S. and 16 are international—based on our high regard for their … body and campus life as well as about themselves and their career plans. The student surveys analyzed for this edition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2939

Trustees approve retirements of 12 faculty, seven staff members

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… Faculty retirements All of the faculty members retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Their names, positions, … of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nora Berrah , professor of physics, 23 years, … work, 26 years, effective April 30, 2019 Dr. Allen Zagarell , professor of anthropology, 29 years, effective …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12173

WMU football to hold annual Fan Fest Aug. 11

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… with First Day Shoe Fund during the Fan Fest, and fans are encouraged to bring a new pair of children's athletic … . Single game and season tickets, as well as Pick 3 Plans are available or call (888) 4-WMU-TIX. PARKING INFORMATION … County. At the start of each school year, families are given a chance to sign up for their child to receive new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48096