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Iktus Percussion to kick off Wednesday evening concert series
News
… 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
Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project
College of Arts and Sciences
… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project … the gap between the academic and public communities.” Digging into the history of The City of Four Flags Beginning in 1691 in what is now Niles, Mich., Fort St. Joseph functioned as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260
Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways
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… to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the nation to … Magic, you get to see little miracles every day, and that’s what’s so unique about it,” she says. The WMU chapter began … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946
Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future
W Magazine
… Finding opportunity amid crisis: Preparing teachers for a strong future Submitted by … to students and offering mobile Wi-Fi in some areas. What to do with the technology made available, however, was … blocks for everything else we do right now,” says Hinga, suggesting districts put more emphasis on making digital …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63902
From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning
College of Education and Human Development
… students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students successfully played "Mary Had a Little … mallet. Constructed electric circuits helped students find what assortment of items were able to conduct electricity and assembled dominoes run to see what figuration would be able to knock a ball into a bucket. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263
WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S.
Haworth College of Business
… again, earning a place on the Sales Education Foundation’s list of top sales programs in the country. This is the 17th … “WMU’s spot on the Sales Education Foundation list confirms what we have known for over 20 years—what we teach, how we teach it and the community we teach it …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/sef2024
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
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
Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future
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… educate and empower young people to change the world. His work earned him recognition with two awards at the 2024 … always going to support me no matter where I go, no matter what room I walk into," he says. "And I'll always have a … "I remember trying to go into work, and I had no idea what to do. The instant love, protection and willingness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75482
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … coaching and feedback in their cohorts as they apply what they’re learning in the classroom to their coursework. … can be harmful to children if the teachers don't understand what certain behaviors mean, how certain families …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810