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WMU professor unites health care heroes, Broadway stars to raise spirits and funds during pandemic
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… their own dramatic flair to honor those frontline medical workers. The Resilient Project , spearheaded by Jay Berkow , … a star-studded company of more than 60 performers with doctors and nurses from across the country. Participating … of a disastrous situation," says Berkow. "It's intended to show that you have to fight for positivity." The project …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59467
Academic program changes approved
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… and the creation of five concentration areas within the doctoral program in science education. Trustees approved the … is designed to be delivered online and to help health care workers understand and work with the connection between … geography and physics. The changes are designed to benefit doctoral students and respond to the fact that many science …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/785
Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea'
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… Identity, purpose take center stage in WMU Theatre's 'Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea' Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Sea." A collaboration with Face Off Theatre Company , the show follows a young man determined to uncover the truth … looked like me who came before me weren't able to do (this work). So if not me, who?" "I really think this story is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70533
Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved
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… "People often see someone in need of assistance, yet don't get involved. They believe they can't make a … she says. "We hope to educate our community about when and how to intervene safely. If we can galvanize the campus … and in the video, as well as people willing to facilitate workshops that are being planned this fall to educate the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611
Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey
Haworth College of Business
… is able to put his inquisitive and curious personality to work. While on the outside research is just facts and … was a breathtaking experience. I cannot emphasize enough how important this professional trip is and how it has shaped my thinking and helped me grow,” he said. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161
Researchers snag prestigious National Science Foundation prize
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… grant, a top prize for early career scientists who show promise as leaders in their disciplines. This year's … high-speed computer algorithms designed to break down big data sets into discernible, actionable information. He has a particular interest in working with biological data. Based in the College of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43181
Designing a tribute for Veterans Memorial Park
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… for Veterans Memorial Park Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Working with the Colon American Legion, the team redesigned Veterans Memorial Park. Shown here from left are sponsor Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) … the walks around campus, talking on the floor of someone’s dorm room, or late-night study breaks at Parkview. Powe : …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71401
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… have passed with flying colors. "I think that they have done a great job with getting their classes online, and now … more challenging. But my professors have lots of ideas on how to make it work." Grace Dybing Dybing, who graduated in April, found …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590
Professor contributes to mathematics education research
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… series Research in Mathematics Education. It highlights the work of seven different research teams that, during the past … The various tools represent different approaches to how mathematics education researchers interpret fidelity of … of different kinds of curricular materials. Ziebarth worked with three colleagues from The University of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1886
Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school
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… has always interested Michael Sekich , but he wasn't sure how his love of reading, research and writing might … potential career options, including an opportunity to work with Hon. Curtis Bell , chief judge at Kalamazoo County … It was something I liked waking up early in the morning and doing and actually having a passion for something, not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478