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Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… imagination but also learn, build their vocabulary and bond with parents who read to them. But that opportunity is often … books that six of her students could take home and read with their parents. The books told stories in both English … pitch to take the program districtwide. Her presentation tugged at the heartstrings of now-retired superintendent Deb …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with the Kalamazoo Promise after graduating with her master's degree in counselor education. KALAMAZOO, … for a fulfilling career that aligns her professional skills with her passion for helping others. Walker is graduating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… what was missing and take the next step in her education.  With an extensive background in business, Williams wanted to … Williams has already realized that the MBA aligns perfectly with her natural abilities and interests. She says, “I … business.” As a contemporary student, Williams is pleased with how naturally she’s adapted to being in school again. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252

New head football coach announced

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… our returning football student-athletes, and after meeting with them, it was clear P.J.'s pedigree as a player and … the NIU record books, he ranks third in career receptions with 179 and fourth in career receiving yards with 2,162. In addition, he made 77 receptions, the second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3711

Internships, student organizations and more: Keaton Peyser is soaking up all he can at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… student organizations (RSOs) and unique experiences. With an interest in a wide range of fields, Peyser has held … state, I immediately had a group of friends I could connect with. This helped me get comfortable and gave me a strong supporting cast to lean on. My involvements with SCMA, DECA and Delta Sigma Pi have been instrumental in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893

Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Business alumna Karen Feller Baldwin pauses with emotion when she speaks of her experience as a WMU summer orientation leader. The relationships she forged with incoming students as they passed through the program … well as for the entire company, including topics of micro-aggression, bias and harassment. “In order to be really great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384

Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals

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… dean. “We’re listening to the community and want to share with them what we do well,” says Ehrhardt, who also is a … students to the University and support them,” she adds. “With the teacher shortages we are now seeing, our work is … development fields, she points out the college collaborates with schools and community organizations in Southwest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… seeking initial certification or additional endorsements with a tuition-free education. Western's College of … we will do this in service to the state of Michigan."  With the Grow Your Own program, the College of Education and … will be wildly surprised how much people want to be working with children and working with communities."  Grow Your Own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… will prepare them for and guarantee jobs as first officers with ExpressJet. Successfully meeting all the screening … students an interview for a position as a pilot with Delta Air Lines. Atlanta-based Atlantic Southeast … aviation program has operated since 1997 from the W.K. Kellogg Airfield in Battle Creek. Contact: Charyl Roland February …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

Veteran paper researcher, WMU prof to lead paper course in July

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A longtime veteran with more than 50 years experience in the paper industry and … the newcomer to the paper coating industry as well as those with some experience who wish to broaden their knowledge and … processes. Klass Charles P. Klass Klass graduated from WMU with a bachelor's degree in pulp and paper technology and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6683