Search

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to … be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our Own teacher pipeline program.  Looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU

News

… Photographer, activist to bring iconic rock imagery to WMU Submitted by … Leni Sinclair , Detroit-based photographer, political activist since the 1960s and the Kresge Foundation’s Eminent … over the years focused on such jazz, blues, rock and reggae legends as John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31099

Theatre department sponsors canned food drive

News

… encouraged to bring canned soups, stews or any other non-perishable food items with them to performances. The community is also welcome to drop off food items at the box office … contributed to Kalamazoo's local food pantry, Loaves and Fishes. According to 2010 Census data, Kalamazoo ranks fifth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2176

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

News

… awards are due Tuesday, Feb. 28 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795

Simulation trains employees to aid military veterans

News

… in an online, interactive training simulation that assists in understanding the needs, experiences and cultural issues affecting military students. The Veterans on Campus … on any day and can be stopped and resumed as necessary. It is provided by WMU's Office of Military and Veterans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37670

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Informational sessions being held this semester will help Western Michigan University employees … which are being held just before regularly scheduled admissions office open houses. About the sessions The b … or (269) 387-8214. WMU employees with suggestions about academic areas they'd like to see covered in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

Multimedia arts technology student's success amplified by 'instrumental' Western instructors

News

… Western instructors Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jacob Wolfe is putting his degree to work a full semester before graduation after … better," says Wolfe, who also credits Drs. Christopher Biggs and Carter Rice for helping him develop the audio and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66644

Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion

International Student and Scholar Services

… Mexican migration focus of documentary screening and panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bowen and … in the field of Mexican/U.S. migration will host a panel discussion following the screening. The 15-minute documentary … suffering and hopes related to migration. A complex issue The growth in America's Latino population continues to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27258

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

News

… for the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University award recognizes … be a current, continuing full‐time faculty member or administrative staff member. An individual may only receive the … Whenever two awards are made in a given year, one of them is presented to a staff member and the other to a faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517

WMU earns top accreditation for landscape management

News

… under a new, dynamic sustainability-oriented program established by the Professional Grounds Management Society. In … accreditation rating requires a very proactive and aggressive approach to understanding and implementing sound … accreditation facilitator Joe Jackson said in announcing this year's two honorees. "WMU's Landscape Services Division …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26328