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Evaluation expert to focus on international assessments of learning
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… Evaluation expert to focus on international assessments of learning Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO— Dr. Hans Wagemaker , executive director of the International … and the Inter-American Development Bank and has served on scientific advisory committees for the World Bank. He earned …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13484
Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others
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… Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help … It's a quality he leaned into as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. "I would always go with her everywhere, so when she did get sick and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981
WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… efforts through a Fulbright Specialist Award. Butterfield was invited to work on a project … share that knowledge with their students. "When a faculty member spends time in another country they bring their … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil
Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings
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… Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis … was what I wanted," he says. "The summer camp showed me the different things the college had to offer. I would tell …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510
Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to create his own success
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… Homeless to college grad: Business student beats odds to … on JaJuan Kemp KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From panhandling to landing a dream accounting job, JaJuan Kemp has come a long way. Kemp, left, with his siblings. "It's crazy. It's still …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62477
Enjoy live music Wednesdays downtown
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… Seventh Son July 23 , Flashing Blue Lights July 30 , The DeWaynes, South Kalamazoo Mall Aug. 6 , Blue Effect, South … on the Mall. Beverage sales require tickets, which are sold near the entrance. Sponsors include WZOX Z96.5 FM. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16364
Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Scholarship Submitted by Raine Kuch on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. … Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to study … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship
Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners
College of Education and Human Development
… Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners Submitted by Chris … gain my English as a second language endorsement. Western was one of the only universities offering this program when I started," says Borkholder. Beginning her studies, she was already familiar with TESOL. She had years of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072
Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships
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… scholarships out of all students nationally who received awards. Overall, 16 students in the food marketing industry … and faculty specialist for the food and consumer package goods marketing program . " The combined talent … for the Food Marketing Association for the past year, holding the roles of social events director and internal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328
Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU
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… Geographic Bee state title and a chance to travel to Washington, D.C., for the national contest. State bees are … will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the society, which includes a lifetime … Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180