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Kent State professor to hold workshops on higher education reform

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… Professor. A former provost at Kent State University, he is an expert on humanities and higher education reform, as well as public policy and assessment. His experience in innovation extends from campuswide … "50 Potholes to Gen Ed Reform: The Politics and Promise of Campus Change." 1 to 2 p.m., "Scaffolding a New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21998

Alum working to broaden opportunities for young Dominicans

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… member of the Dominican Republic Congress paid an official visit to Western Michigan University in October. Carlos … was on campus to meet with key University officials and discuss mutually beneficial student exchanges. During his near weeklong visit, Amarante met with Dr. John M. Dunn , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36111

Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn series

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… Disability services office slates employee lunch and learn … college can be daunting for students who have a variety of disabilities. To promote awareness of the accommodation … challenges in the classroom that those students face, the Disability Services for Students office at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21425

Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

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… eclipse Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lee Honors College distributed some eclipse glasses to students during a watch … solos silenced. Lectures lulled. Presentations paused. Dissertations diverged for a moment as 3 p.m. approached on … athletes even took in the view from Waldo Stadium. "This is my first time seeing an eclipse like this, and it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

WMU events canceled or rescheduled due to weather

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… on Additional cancellation information will be posted as it is made known. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The Nov. 18 closure at … of scheduled events being canceled or rescheduled. A list of such changes includes: A celebration of five new LEED … visit wmich.edu/news . Related story Heavy snow and wind trigger rare campus weather closure | Nov. 18, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20294

Chinese research grants available to faculty

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… for submitting proposals, valued at up to $3,000 each, is Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 . All board-appointed, full-time … Proposals will be evaluated by the Light Center Board of Advisors. Proposal criteria Quality of proposal. Importance of … Approved uses for Light Center grants Travel and subsistence costs directly related to the research. Compensation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19724

Soaring international enrollment may impact Parade of Flags

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… soaring numbers of international students on campus this year, the annual Parade of Flags during Homecoming … may see flags from as many as 100 different nations on display. WMU enrolled 1,854 international students from 100 nations this fall, representing the largest international enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19733

University Theatre present 'One Man, Two Guvnors'

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… tickets online: wmutheatre.com The award-winning play is a unique mix of satire, songs, slapstick and one-liners in which Francis Henshall (originally played by comedian James Corden) … are linked in a web of schemes and romance. Two prevent discovery, Henshall must do everything he can to keep his two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19360

New WMU counseling course lauded at Harvard-White House session

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's counseling course is referenced during the Harvard event. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … School Counseling for Postsecondary and Career Readiness is a new course offered through WMU's Department of … Counseling Psychology. The course, which makes its debut this fall, was recognized during the College Opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17882

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… has supported over the years," Dunn says. "We accept this extraordinarily generous gift with a renewed commitment … network of similar entities since April 2014. The San Francisco-based foundation made an operating grant of $100,000 to … that became the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU is focused on offering high quality, noncredit programs for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679