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Emeriti Council funds $9,200 in student scholarships

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… scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A total of $9,200 in book scholarships was given away this … principal goals are to: Maintain open lines of communication between the emeriti and WMU's administration … of these scholarships, make a gift by credit card at mywmu.com/mygift or, making sure to indicate your gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20325

Campus locations will 'light it up blue' for autism awareness

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… management personnel have three campus locations ready to take part in the Light It Up Blue campaign to observe … their lights blue to signal their awareness, advocacy and commitment. While WMU participates in the event annually, … significant one in the University's long-running commitment to training professionals to work with those with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22835

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

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… Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons Submitted by Anonymous (not … staff Nov. 4 and is being tested for its potential use as a communication method for both patrons and librarians. It is … the Research and Instruction Services area from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through the end …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111

James W. Dempsey obituary

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… on   Jim Dempsey James "Jim" W. Dempsey , emeritus coordinator of transfer relations and a former acting director of … for a director. Two years later, Dempsey was tapped to become coordinator of transfer relations. The newly created … and to spur increased service to and connections with community colleges in Michigan. Jim Dempsey While working at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28449

University Libraries acquires David Small and Sarah Stewart archive

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… archive Submitted by Deanne Puca on Author and illustrator David Small and author Sarah Stewart KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries has acquired the complete working archive of author and illustrator, David … and international attention to our Libraries," said Dr. Susan Steuer , WMU professor and rare book librarian. Steuer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57699

New Michigan autism resource launched at WMU

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… at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Legislators and University representatives participated in the … receive a diagnosis along with individualized treatment recommendations, if appropriate. The assessment will be based … "Western Michigan University is the best in this field, anywhere in the nation and probably anywhere in the world," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26859

WMU board OKs agreement with Florida's Charlotte County

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… the way for improvements at Punta Gorda Airport designed to enhance WMU's ability to deliver aviation flight training … will be done by the county to an airport hangar complex WMU is leasing for the program. WMU trustees … , dean of the WMU College of Aviation, presented the recommendation to the trustees and told them some of WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38753

Screening, performance set for world premiere of 'Spirit Moves'

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… University. Rootead dancers The audience will be treated to a screening of the first installment of the web-based … Heather Mitchell, Kama Mitchell and the Rootead Youth Dance Company , and Afrobeat dance performances by Brooklyn … by WMU's College of Arts and Sciences and School of Communication. Increasing cross-cultural knowledge An …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39422

OT professor wins recognition from national organization

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… organization. Dr. Debra Lindstrom has been chosen to receive the American Occupational Therapy Association's … the WMU Department of Occupational Therapy. "She is deeply committed to the professional development of her students as … actively engaged and striving for excellence as they complete unique and relevant assignments and activities. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20777

'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… for a loop" when they hear that idiom or that their instructors are "primed and ready" to discuss literal versus … people knew who was going to be elected." In terms of idiom usage in academia, Randolph adds that he's occasionally … idioms are divided into tri-part phrasal verbs, such as "come up with" and "come up on"; bi-part phrasal verbs, such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023