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'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

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… 'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … the second half of the book, providing varying views on what does and doesn't work when teaching idioms as well as … kind of a policy, the student's thinking, 'Fall back on what?' It throws them, so they fixate on that," Randolph …

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

Iktus Percussion to kick off Wednesday evening concert series

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… Recital Hall. Each event will start with a pre-concert discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson at 7 p.m. Iktus … will perform the music of American composer and artist John Cage in celebration of the John Cage centennial. … "Second Construction," "Amores," "Six Melodies" and "But what about the noise of crumpling paper." Learn more about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1425

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, was surprised May 8 when Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles … She is an inspirational educator who truly embodies what it means to put students first." Governor Gretchen … diverse and challenging educational experiences. Discover what the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… Leading Western Michigan University's Solution Squad, which is part of Merze Tate College , these student success … "If you look at the story of Merze Tate, it's one of struggle, hardship and overcoming. Her entire life, especially … about helping students, helping others. And I think that's what the Solution Squad does," says Brooks, who earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… but a Western Michigan University program provides struggling students a place to find support. The University's … any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just beginning to assess the impact of virtual schooling … tutoring program) in a changing world where we don't know what the next week will look like," says Hunter, who is

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… defense. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Buoyed by the leadership of visionary alumni, WMU Athletics is kicking off a new era of … of the classroom and off the court and field to think about what we need to be doing to develop students from a holistic … roots. And that passion that we have for the University is what drove us to form the collective.” They hope fellow …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Western community stands in support of Ukraine

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… for Global Education, holds the Ukrainian flag while hugging Western alumna Yuliia Sergeeva, who is from Ukraine. Sergeeva was a Fulbright Fellow and … who are involved at Western to come together to share what we're feeling. And even if we're far removed and can't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67330

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … base at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field.  The following summer found her interning at … flight department.   But until then, she relishes what she is doing.  "Every day is different," Boyd says.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… The event, presented in on-demand and in-person formats this year, will take place on Tuesday, March 22, and … as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman … who will detail “E-Commerce Outlook: After the Surge, What’s Next?” Presenting on the retail landscape overall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713

Honors College redesigned, expanded and upgraded for students

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… has undergone a $1.7 million expansion and renovation. This yearlong project added 4,000 square feet to what had been an 8,400-square-foot building. The facility … has a tiled screen with Skype capabilities that supports distant-learning sessions. The redesigned building also has a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1843