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CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… enhance experiential learning programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's … Western's identity. These hands-on programs bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and professional application, … Through engagement with residents, students learn why the resort was pivotal to African American cultural and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation

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… Spring ethics series begins with MLK panel presentation Submitted by Anonymous … the title of this free, public event set for 7 p.m. in 157 Bernhard Center . The panel moderator will be Dale Brown , a … Dalton Center Recital Hall. Thursday, March 29, 7 p.m.:  "Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44741

Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… place Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24, and will be held virtually for the first time in the program’s … at Ahold Delhaize USA, will detail the company’s journey to become a grocer of the future through personalizing the … a panel discussion with leading industry experts on why diversity, equity and inclusion matter in food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371

Summer construction prompts lane and road closures

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… Campus near Schneider and Rood halls in the coming months. Beginning Monday, June 11, Rankin Avenue will be down to one lane. Flagmen will be present and travel in both directions will be available, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/692

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference from the … Michigan University-Cooley Law School. "A big part of why I went to Nashville is I had grown up in Kalamazoo and I … a judge, she knows access and opportunity are crucial to upward mobility, and she is committed to continuing to open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

W Magazine

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you’ve ever searched online to find out why the leaves on your Calathea orbifolia are turning brown … leaf fig tree at Costco (you shouldn’t), chances are you’ve been treated to the delightful wisdom of undergraduate  … Today, Soule’s plant-powered TikTok is one of the most beloved on social media, with nearly 27 million likes and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

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… Preparation in Autism—IPA—program, Jenna Silverstein , has been able to do just that. She continues to deliver the … to online instruction, but she continues to implement best practices just like she does in the classroom. It's … board she uses in class to keep her students motivated. Because her students are used to the systems and routines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

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… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at … All programs focus on developing small-holder agriculture. Why agriculture? Having enough to eat depends on growing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… Wayfinding Project means the campus community will be welcomed to the fall semester with new street names, … signs and vehicle directional signs. It is expected to be completed in mid-August. Phase II includes Main Campus … on East Campus and the Parkview Campus. That work will be completed at a later date. A number of previously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Weather prompts WMU to close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30

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… weather. All WMU campuses and regional locations also will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 30 . Updates will be posted here as they become available. Campus services   Bronco Transit buses are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51367