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Lonnie E. Duncan obituary

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… recognized for his work in mental health treatment with racial minorities, including on such topics as … College of Education and Human Development for his work, with colleague Dr. Susan Piazza, to examine after-school literacy programs for struggling readers and provide additional service to youth who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507

Game room opening in the new Student Center and Dining Facility

WMU Student Center

… esports table open to all students and two multi-cade units with over 60 classic arcade games available. KALAMAZOO, … unique space that blends the classic arcade-style game room with comfortable lounge seating and modern gaming … esports table open to all students and two multi-cade units with over 60 classic arcade games available. Students can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72084

Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… His voice kept breaking. Every third word came out as air without sound. Amid a series of false starts with specialists who weren’t a good fit for him, Dominianni … he could think of, and lots of methods that were suggested to him, but no amount of hot tea brought his voice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators

College of Education and Human Development

… Dr. Wayne "Rusty" Stitt) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Partnering with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Western … counselors and teachers) allowing for their longevity with ongoing support to do their best at their jobs," says  … is expanding new programs to include other professionals within the school to provide a better support system for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75967

Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Superior Técnico at the University of Lisbon, Portugal, with strong education, research, development and innovation. … to Portugal after graduation, I would stand out compared with my peers by having dual degrees,” says Sousa, … industry, doing finite element analysis and working with designing and testing software.” Sousa learned about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

Hip-hop performance, film screening among events planned for Native American Heritage Month

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… Ann Sherwood and Shabanaa Bush, pictured far right, gather with panelists and attendees of an event on Indigenous … are on display in Waldo Library. NASO is collaborating with a number of campus partners throughout November in … raise awareness of Native culture and tradition, beginning with a performance by Frank Waln , Sicangu Lakota Indigenous …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73305

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… County Ready 4s (KCR4s). The organization partners with pre-K classrooms in Kalamazoo County to advance … Childhood & Education Task Force. Task Force members met with leaders in education, government and business  to … as the new board president."    Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

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… lengthier and livelier phone and video conversations with admissions counselors and student ambassadors, mean WMU’s hardworking staffers charged with the challenging tasks of enticing and welcoming … we can forge new paths, try new things, collaborate with new people and examine how to more intentionally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students have plenty to contend with these days. From studying and preparing for exams, to … still living on or near campus. Dr. Michael Famiano talks with a student picking up free groceries. “Because our group … India. Like many international students, she is struggling with the impact of pandemic restrictions on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… determined to complete its yearly race car build without access to their garage on campus, shifted gears and … the profession. Nick Durham, Formula SAE president, poses with the team Dr. Sime Curkovic provided business students with professional work experience by coordinating remote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786