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Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

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… Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for … her passion in teaching and achieved her dream job after completing Western's Urban Teacher Residency Program. Alumna … in the classroom but working, also. They were flexible and committed to helping me succeed.” King-Jackson was part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… University. The multidisciplinary talks are free and open to the public and will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in the Lee Honors College lounge. Those attending are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. A diverse group of WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798

William H. Cotton obituary

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… William H. Cotton obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cotton William H. Cotton , a former Western Michigan University … Pancreatic Cancer Society. Visit goldfinchfuneralhome.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44096

Robert C. Scherzer obituary

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… staff in 1987 and retired in 2010 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a laboratory manager in the Department of Physics. A memorial … of Plainwell or Christian Neighbors. Visit lifestorynet.com to make a memorial guestbook entry. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3351

American studies program eliminated

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… Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a recommendation during its July 18 meeting to eliminate the major and minor in American studies . A faculty committee reviewed the entire American studies program in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… of early learning and development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to the grocery store with a three-year-old is not what it used to be.  When … required for this activity? Does screen use achieve an outcome that would not be possible without it?  Which is more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges'

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… WMU named one of America's top 'green colleges' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … colleges and universities that "demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, … to the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment and members of the U.S. Green Building Council. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/347

Area senior citizens getting ready for prom night

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… nostalgic evening that brings hundreds of senior citizens together with WMU students, faculty and staff for a night of … runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Members of the general public are welcome to attend this semi-formal event. No reservation is … some 300 senior citizens and members of the University community. Students traditionally prepare for the event by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/243

Nita H. Hardie obituary

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… of political science in 1992 after 27 years of service to the University. While at WMU, she served in several … which allowed students to start their degrees at Sunway and complete them at WMU. She also was a founding member of the Commission on the Status of Women and active in creating the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856

WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S.

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… WMU again named one of top 'green colleges' in U.S. Submitted by Deanne Puca on … colleges and universities that "demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, … from the Princeton Review website at princetonreview.com/green-guide.aspx . Noted WMU initiatives Use of LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6804