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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
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
Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids
WMU-Grand Rapids
… 4 Kidz during the 2023 AMP Lab Open House. Families explore what's inside the AMP Lab on a tour of the space. Kids have … building and constructing with Tinker Toys. Kids watch an EggBot translate their design onto a ping-pong ball. Kids … a fidget spinner cut by a CNC machine. The AMP Lab @ WMU is located in downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134
Making 'work from home' work for you
W Magazine
… the absence of a dedicated home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift workstations at the … in ergonomics, or the study of how we work. “And that discomfort, if it continues without us doing something about … minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we should also not stand in the same position for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168
Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals
Haworth College of Business
… student closer to her goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Isabel Henrickson's Haworth College of Business marketing … and career paths that combined all of her interests. “What appeals to me most about marketing is that there are so … other fields,” says Henrickson. “I always said I was unsure what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664
Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts
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… Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts Submitted by … workshop that developed realistic scenarios for what future Arctic conflicts might look like. The event, … industry and government. Among the questions debated were: What would border security look like for Arctic nations? How …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942
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
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/2012/10/1854
Wellness coach, nurse to speak at Keystone Series breakfast event
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… on Ratliff KALAMAZOO—The founder of The Wellness RN will discuss how to eat healthy while maintaining an on-the-go … at Western Michigan University. Heather Ratliff , a registered nurse and wellness coach, will speak at 8 a.m. … with weight management, lifestyle change and nutrition is what made her want to start The Wellness RN. Unlike …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10410