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BIORETS program gives local science teachers authentic research experience

College of Arts and Sciences

… known as BIORETS: biology of plants, animals, microorganisms and their environments . Drs. Yan Lu and Silvia … course of seven weeks.  The ultimate goal of the program is to provide “teachers research and education opportunities … and their environment. One group explored how microorganisms receive and respond to environmental cues while another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69141

Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience

News

… Olympic gold medalist to give public talk about resilience Submitted by … on   Billy Mills in 1964 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Olympic gold medalist Billy Mills will be on the Western Michigan University … who achieve great success to give back to the community as thanks for the support system of family and friends that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26880

Event series looks at multicultural issues

News

… Event series looks at multicultural issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The series is linked to a curriculum for first-year students. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several programs have been planned this fall at Western Michigan University to promote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26786

Event aims to help students with research

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The events is open to all WMU students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Waldo Library is staging "Night of the Research Paper" from 4 to 9 p.m. … students succeed in their research assignments. During this event, librarians, Writing Center staff and other WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27986

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

News

… Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program … the rotunda of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's one of several museums he's helping create … for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has become a magician of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122

April 1 deadline for international development funding for faculty

International Student and Scholar Services

… the International Education Faculty Development fund administered by the Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education. The maximum award is $1,200 and cannot exceed 50 percent of the total project … each academic year are Nov. 1 and April 1 (via email submission) for travel and projects that occur within the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22473

Applications now being accepted for Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

… House Fellowships Submitted by Anne Copeland on WMU's historic Gibbs House KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Gibbs House … of Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability, is accepting applications for 2018-19 fellows through … cooperative living arrangement at WMU's historic Gibbs House. Gibbs House Fellows are employed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44112

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event

College of Education and Human Development

… Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Claire Burton, Mallory Smith and Marissa Munson. The event had photo booths available with props …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679

University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

Theatre

… Broadway, stage adaptations of movie favorites and more. This season's performances star alumni from Kalamazoo to New … Ticket prices vary. WMU faculty, staff and students enjoy discounts to WMU Theatre productions. For more informatio n, … follows big-time New York City gamblers Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit, who can't resist making or taking a bet on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385

WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

News

… addictions counselor fellowship. Princilla Ursery , who is majoring in clinical mental health counseling and is enrolled in the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug … management and treatment plans for clients who struggle with suicidal ideation, mental impairment and/or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156