Search

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

News

… Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips Submitted by … courses and three daylong trips are being offered this summer by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at … June, July and August. Courses and trips Technology is once again a popular course topic. One class focuses on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523

Program launched to diversify health care workforce through university-community partnerships

College of Health and Human Services

… partnerships Submitted by Joel Krauss on A new program will introduce West Michigan high school students from … 2021 to the Health Careers Pipeline Program (HCPP). HCPP is a seven-week mentorship program focused on health career … mentors will meet weekly, participating in activities and discussions to introduce them to various health careers. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62357

WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year

News

… Michigan University has been named one of nation's best institutions for military veterans pursuing higher … EDGE magazine has placed WMU on its 2015 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 75 … two partners--Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School … car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and she had to become more … the littles. Since losing my mom, my heart has just grown bigger and bigger for children—especially the ones who really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

University Theatre presents 'Thoroughly Modern Millie'

News

… Michigan University theatre students will channel the Roaring Twenties with several performances of "Thoroughly Modern … in Manhattan. Then she meets Jimmy, a handsome man making his way through the Big Apple on his wits. Based on the 1967 … Fedewa , Peyton Reilly , Anisa Henry , Katelyn Weikel , Miggie Snyder , Dayna Palya , Rachel Carreri , Olivia Belfie , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31404

School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

News

… School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on C. … University School of Music will present a tribute concert in memory of Curtis Curtis-Smith , professor of music, at … of over 100 grants, awards and commissions, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Koussevitzky Prize at Tanglewood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… From heartbreak to hope Submitted by Erin Flynn on Seth Sprung, Samath Him Sprung, Sokunthea Oung … of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But his accomplishments did not come easily. A journey born from … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

Prescribed burns OK'd at WMU's two nature preserves

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A combined 20 acres of land in two Western Michigan University … If weather conditions are not conducive for a burn yet this spring semester, the next window of opportunity will be this coming fall in mid-October to mid-November. Fire's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45596

Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey

News

… Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … sustainability projects. The Student Sustainability Survey is a student-led survey that measures student awareness, … influence how sustainability fee funds are spent. This annually distributed survey aligns the sustainability fee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45657

Students to compete for $16,000 Multicultural Leader Scholarships

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Competition winners will receive a scholarship and membership in WMU … Saturday, Feb. 22 , in the Bernhard Center. WMU established the by-invitation-only event in 2012 to broaden diversity and multiculturalism on campus. Only qualifying students from select high …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13581