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Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

News

… Dr. Danyelle Gregory , M.A.’14, first realized the profound benefits of college access programs through the TRiO Upward Bound … Western Michigan University as associate vice president of diversity and inclusion, responsible for providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… world Submitted by Deanne Puca on Considering the impact of screens on child development is not about evoking guilt … a plan for technology use based on research and knowledge of early learning and development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to … specialist II for the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Holohan “In the short term, the use of the screen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids

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… WMU offers summer writing workshops for teachers, kids Submitted … way for summer sessions at Western Michigan University that offer teachers classroom-tested strategies to help teach … camp opportunity. The Third Coast Writing Project, part of the National Writing Project network, is offering the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5567

The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark

Haworth College of Business

… factor. With the mission to mentor the newest generation of budding professionals, Vittorini’s growing business, Vitt Factor, is … skills. Diving into his entrepreneurial role in the summer of 2022, Vittorini doesn’t plan on ever holding back his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… 3.5 inches daily since mid-January in preparation of its bloom. (Photo by Michael Lanka) In order to give the Agave, affectionately named Alice, the best chance of completing her life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris … Management to remove a glass pane from the greenhouse rooftop and devise a protective barrier to protect the spike …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Evaluation students finish as runner-ups in national case competition

College of Education and Human Development

… (Utah State University) and  Amanda Sutter (University of Connecticut) in the competition. Their team was coached by Dr.   Michael Harnar , assistant professor of evaluation at WMU and Dr. Bianca Montrosse-Moorhead , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72807

Clinical psychology Ph.D. student wins first place in regional Three-Minute Thesis

College of Arts and Sciences

… on Tabitha DiBacco, center, holds 1st place certificate of recognition for regional Three-Minute Thesis competition. … is second-place winner, Desire Ortiz Torres, University of Illinois Chicago; and at right, People’s Choice winner, … 2022.  This story is part of the College of Arts and Sciences Annual Magazine— view the 2022 Magazine online .   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68578

Music therapy students will perform alongside families and caregivers

News

… Over the years, the concert has become a joyous celebration of achievement and an evening of affirmation for the individuals, groups, families and … have participated in music therapy services over the course of the semester. For more information about the concert, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46237

Ida Mae Cutshaw obituary

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… the WMU staff in 1979 and retired in 1995 after 16 years of service to the University. A lifelong resident of the Kalamazoo area, she was an avid reader and loved … Memorial gifts may be made to Kairos Dwelling or a charity of choice. Visit langelands.com to make a memorial guestbook …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/557

Welcome home returning soldiers Saturday

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… March 9. KALAMAZOO—Soldiers in the 507th Engineer Battalion of the Michigan Army National Guard, including several … High School. Lt. Col. Bill Myer, battalion commander of the 507th Engineer Battalion, and Maj. Gen. Gregory J. … speak. The national anthem will be sung by Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rhea Pruett. Several other elected officials are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5443