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Two WMU researchers answer invitation to visit White House
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… doing to develop new ways to increase the degree completion of first-generation, underrepresented and low-income student … Liggins-Abrams were in Washington for the annual meeting of research principals for efforts nationwide that are being funded by the U.S. Department of Education's First in the World Program. WMU's was the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31523
Three students selected to receive highly competitive scholarship
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… during the spring 2019 semester. Only about one-quarter of those who applied, 800 out of 3,400 applicants, received an award for the spring 2019 … were selected, making for a notable award success rate of 43 percent. The University's Greyson LaLonde , On'trell …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51147
Capitol Quartet to perform standard works, new music and jazz
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… return to the Dalton Center Recital Hall with a program of saxophone quartet music at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 . … of saxophonists who are teaching faculty at leading music schools, the group has captured the imaginations of critics … master classes and educational programs at numerous schools and universities throughout the country. Bullock …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42566
Archie E. Watson obituary
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… on Archie E. Watson Archie E. Watson , assistant professor emeritus of education and professional development, … as coordinator of student teachers at the Portage Public Schools. About Archie E. Watson A teacher of instructional … as a teacher in the Flushing and then Flint Bentley Public Schools. He went on to become an assistant professor at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19654
Management professor Keenan dies
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… Management professor Keenan dies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Keenan , a long-time faculty member in WMU's Department of Management died July 28 in Kalamazoo. He was 82. J. … before returning to WMU. He retired in 1999 after 31 years of service to the University, earning professor emeritus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921
Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference
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… and researchers with the latest information on a variety of topics related to the assessment and treatment of autism. Experts will come from across the country and as … with autism. More than 500 people are expected to attend. Of particular interest to parents with autistic children …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Improving the state of adult literacy in southwest Michigan will be the topic of a one-day seminar at Western Michigan University Friday, … areas The seminar is structured around three basic areas of focus. Practical approaches to teaching adults basic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28805
WMU engineers take steel bridge, concrete canoe to competition
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Members of the bridge build team focus on their work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After months of hard work and fabrication, Western Michigan University’s … to East Lansing April 7-9 , where they will vie against schools from two states to earn best design honors. WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31422
Colleagues to be honored at APA luncheon
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… Palar and Schrimpf KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Administrative Professional Association at Western Michigan University will celebrate the winners of its 2017 annual awards during a luncheon from noon to … . Admission is $5 for active-dues-paying APA members, each of whom may bring a guest at the member rate, and $10 for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39200
WMU film festival broadens scope to include more world languages
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… Mich.—A new name, a new location and a broader array of foreign films are on tap for the first Kalamazoo World … Film Festival, the annual event will feature a wider range of films from a longer list of countries, including China, Germany, Japan, France, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22317