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Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… Chris Hybels on Once a week, Alysia Baznik will facilitate the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, … support (PBIS) attendance intervention, where students are rewarded for demonstrating desired behaviors. "The token … 10th graders were showing up to the cart they weren't sure what it was," says Baznik. "Now you can hear them chattering …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Claude S. Phillips Jr. obituary

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… professor emeritus of political science and co-founder of what is now the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, died April 17 . … a national reputation as a major seat of international and area studies. Largely as a result of Phillips' efforts in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15877

Three arrested in armed robbery case

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… robbery in connection with two robberies that took place on the Western Michigan University campus late Dec. 6 , as well as a third robbery at a 7-Eleven store just west of the campus that evening. The Kalamazoo County Sherriff's … of Public Safety announced the arrests Dec. 13. The three are being held in the Kalamazoo County Jail and are expected …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3632

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational partners … tactics of cybercriminals. High-profile breaches, ransomware attacks and data theft incidents have surged, prompting … Club . "This (summit) is an opportunity to come see what it's all about and learn that everyone has some skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

WMU officials begin planning next campus residential construction

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… WMU officials begin planning next campus residential … by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's renderings of the new Western View community center KALAMAZOO--With two … View housing complex, Western Michigan University officials are laying plans for a new round of campus housing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/885

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… Michigan University students will join finalists from five other universities across Michigan to present their green … vice chairman, will speak at the event. WMU's five teams are among a total of 16 competing. In addition to WMU, teams … or contact Valorie Juergens at @email or (269) 387-5964. Contact: Mark Schwerin February 16, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

Make a Difference staff award nominations due

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… nominations due Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The 2013 annual award winners with Eric McConnell (far left) … Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference awards are due by Thursday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a … spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a $300 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10365

Board to consider bond issue for student center/dining hall, end to law school agreement Thursday

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… by Paula M. Davis on Individuals wishing to address the Board of Trustees during either public comment sections … the meeting must notify Dr. Kahler Schuemann at  @email  by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Meeting in … facility construction project underway on campus. Trustees are to convene in the Bernhard Center's North Ballroom. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61890

From dinosaurs to spaceships, children's summer camp offers it all

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… by Deanne Puca on Campus Kids camp features weekly themes. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Children's … The program begins June 3 and continues through Aug. 30 . Parents may sign up children by the week, or for the entire … tuition. Weekly rates are $188. Center hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Special childcare

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5378

Free shred event scheduled for campus community

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… Michigan University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to "get their shred on" by participating in a free campuswide … 1 p.m. in Lot 41 near Sangren Hall. A truck with several 95-gallon containers will be provided by Data Guardian for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43127