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From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning
College of Education and Human Development
… students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … worms while learning about class pets. Student hold a hissing cockroach while Dr. Meredith Reinhart explains the … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students discovered classroom pets are not limited to just guinea …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263
Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Schneider KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dennis Schneider , a senior at Western Michigan University, has packed a lot into his 21 years. The Milford native has taken advantage of co-op … engineering student has a new achievement to add to the list. Schneider is among about 1,000 of the nation's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318
Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership
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… years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the clouds. His first ride on an airplane had him hooked. "We were always … in things with motors and things that went fast," says his twin brother, Tim, who also caught the bug. The siblings … talks with Brunjes about the program. Aviation student Nathaniel Charter-Harris talks with U.S. Rep. Fred Upton. WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142
WMU donates paper pulp to Goodwill program
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… Program, keeping the program employing people with disabilities in business for the next year. The Paperworks … Goodwill Program employs people with physical and mental disabilities to make greeting cards used by corporations and … coffee and cotton. Products include holiday, birthday and thank-you cards. For more information or to place an order, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2936
Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU
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… Former astronaut, first woman of color in space to visit WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … science, technology, engineering and math education later this month when she visits the Western Michigan University campus. Mae Jemison , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38612
Learner support program self-study reports available for review
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… . The Learner Support Program Review and Planning cycle is the second round of the University's ongoing integrated … now under review were the culmination of Phase I of this cycle, which began July 15, 2016, and ended in December. … phase Phase II has begun with an observation team comprised of staff members from learner support programs across …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37849
WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'
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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is probing the outer reaches of the galaxy by holding a … from the "Star Wars" action films. The center's contest is titled "The Most Important Thing I Learned about Ethics … take-away from the famous film and book series. Those wishing to enter are asked to post their answers on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938
Homecoming weekend 5k race to prompt road closures
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Campus Classic is part of WMU's Homecoming festivities. KALAMAZOO, … Western Michigan University's West Campus in Kalamazoo. Registration is now open. Runners may register online or by mail or fax. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27502
Pianist John Mortensen to present recital
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… Pianist John Mortensen to present recital Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Program selections will … and Paul Desmond. Tango composer Astor Piazzolla and modernist writer Patrick Zimmerli will also be represented. John …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27435
Works by prominent artists on display at the Richmond Center
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… Works by prominent artists on display at the Richmond Center Submitted by Anonymous (not … by Pascal Meccariello KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A dynamic artists collective from the Dominican Republic, "Quintapata," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26967