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Distance education: You do you

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… with constructive criticism on how you think the experience can improve going forward. As faculty members, we can learn much from our students’ experience. It is almost … to do so. Staff might see that a quick video conference can take the place of occasional face-to-face meetings. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871

Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall

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… was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I can speak to my representatives and what I need to be … I want to be doing and what's important to me, and how I can interact with these people who play a key role in the … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596

Forging a new path with HyFlex

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Life after undergraduate graduation can become bustling with many different options. With career … family life and day-to-day responsibilities, time can begin to slip away faster than expected. For Andy … to take on another role—one that has had great significance to his family. “In 2017 I became a stay-at-home dad,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73237

Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class

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… a virtual anatomy lab and hands-on lab assignments students can conduct at home. Taylor Paskin , who graduated last June … Additional materials could be easily purchased. "They can do their labs at home with inexpensive ingredients that can be purchased at the store," Paskin says. "The lab …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402

WMU students clean up in Clean Energy Challenge, win $31,000

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… in Ann Arbor, Mich. "We have proven that our students can play in prime time against the tough schools," says … that awards members with points for recycling members can use as discounts or coupons for products and services … on grid generation of electricity. Team members are Neil Hurley of Kalamazoo and Matthew Olsen of Escanaba, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/184

WMU, Honeywell showcase campuswide energy initiatives

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… These efforts are part of the WMU's commitment to the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment … to sustainability has always revolved around what we can accomplish technically as well as what we can do by harnessing the power of a community made up of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10592

The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark

Haworth College of Business

… noticed that youth in the digital age have been struggling to build their confidence in communication skills, … Vittorini is excited about his future and hopes that others can feel the same excitement through his business. “I have learned that you can have all the skills you need to be successful, but if …

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

WMU part of $2.3 million program to boost diversity in economics

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… in economics doctoral degrees and professions. The American Economic Association's Summer Training Program and … awarded to underrepresented minority scholars in economics can be attributed to the summer program. Summer training … for the 2020 program is Jan. 31, 2020 . Interested students can learn more by visiting the AEA Summer Program website . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53730

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact … goes unaddressed. Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind or visually impaired are unemployed. "In … that people with disabilities are fully capable and can be integrated in society," Joubert says, noting in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Iris Cooper is creating an archive for historically significant garments and accessories. The Historical Garment …   Iris Cooper "We are trying to build it so anyone can be able to access it, whether you're familiar or not … to manage this, I asked if there was something that we can do?" Cooper started her journey at WMU when she enrolled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074