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Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Kristi VanderWoude is working to transform her West Kelloggsville Elementary classroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, into a space where multilingual learners, who make up a third of her … of Other Languages at Western to help her make those accommodations. Announced in May, the GYO program supports 80 …

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

Western advances White House COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge

News

… Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Great strides have been made to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan and across the … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn July 13, 2021 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64769

Weekend of cycling events includes annual WMU BTR Park race

News

… the special guest race announcer for the criterium. Andreu competed in the Tour de France nine times and competed in two Olympic Games, placing eighth in 1988 and fourth in 1996. Register online at  usacycling.org  or visit  wmich.edu/btrrace  for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25345

Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success

News

… on Friday, Sept. 29 , for making a difference in the campus community. The four staff members are recipients of the … Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty employees by Western. They are chosen … exceptional services to the University. Fill out the online semiannual nomination form. Email nominations to

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256

Community collaboration: Nursing students help Kalamazoo County expand flu clinic offerings

College of Health and Human Services

Community collaboration: Nursing students help Kalamazoo … Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— In the fall of 2024, a community collaboration unfolded between Western Michigan … Kalamazoo County Flu Clinic. This partnership was designed to give senior-level students experiences in teamwork and …   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/02/clinic

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… of fall move-in Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western is ready to welcome Broncos back on campus for fall semester. KALAMAZOO, … can!" For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn August 19, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

Globalization under microscope in ethics center talk

News

… talk Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Werhane (Photo credit: depaul.edu) KALAMAZOO—A DePaul University scholar … , the Wicklander Chair of Business Ethics and managing director of the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics at … Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, where she was the Peter and Adeline Ruffin Chair of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13123

WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition

Sustainability

… WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition Submitted by Brianna McCann on KALAMAZOO, … fiction writers, essayists and playwrights are encouraged to submit original work. “One invaluable gift of literary … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66950

'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity

Haworth College of Business

… 'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Dr. Doug Lepisto , assistant professor of management, and Dr. Derrick … problem (crisis management) and doing it collaboratively online.” The LBS program has used Microsoft Teams for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722

Proposals, registrations sought for Asia conference this fall

News

… and teachers interested in Asia will be able to examine issues that span that region during two … is an associate professor and the Mary Meader Professor of Comparative Religion at WMU, is chair of the Midwest … WMU students, costs from $65 to $95 for those registering online through Aug. 1 and $80 to $110 for those registering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/375