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CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to help students improve their language skills.” Student services and guidance are provided in the CELCIS office by … in the works. “CELCIS faculty continually review new software available to enhance classroom instruction and make … We already offer a very good program, but we are always looking for ways to make it better and more effective …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… King Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington D.C. KALAMAZOO—Activities at Western Michigan … Luther King Jr., including a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Seeding … Thursday, Jan. 17 "Martin Luther King Jr. and the Vietnam War: War as the Enemy of the Poor," 7 p.m. , 208 Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Geography and Sustainability, as recipients of this year’s awards.      Global Art Wilson will use the funds to travel to Taiwan this summer, where he will be an artist in residence at … a series of digital collage works set in the urban and industrial settings of Taipei and Kaohsiung.    The series, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

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… Cheatham; Dr. Darrin Slade , KPS superintendent; and Von Washington Jr. , CEO of The Kalamazoo Promise, as well as … careers will get to see the College of Health and Human Services and interact with faculty there, for example, while … their understanding of the career opportunities that await them with a college education. KPS is excited to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep

Jane Nichols obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Jan. 8 . She was 89. Nichols was a finance clerk for the WMU Bookstore. She joined the WMU staff in 1968 and retired in 1988 after 20 years of service to the University. Remembrances No remembrance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5858

Clyde Gillette obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died March 5 . He was 81. Gillette joined the WMU staff in May 1979 and retired in May 1994 after 15 years of service to the University. He was an assistant manager for custodial services. A guest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5990

Jess Morgan Walker obituary

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… Jess Morgan Walker obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jess Morgan Walker , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of … WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 1989 after 24 years of service to the University. Services Services have been held. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49552

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… all while experiencing a new and enriching culture. “I was able to see how some of my recent work compares to … says Austen Thomas , Ph.D. candidate. “Additionally, I was able to see possible opportunities for future … “For my primary paper, I had to ensure that the research was not only applicable and useful to an international …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Started by a former instructor, the archival project was abandoned during the pandemic and untouched before … the skills to manage this, I asked if there was something that we can do?" Cooper started her journey at … fast-paced fashion industry. Students gain knowledge about industrial processes and products and focus their studies on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

WMU reels in more than $700,000 in grants in a single month

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… April, WMU trustees learned at their June 7 meeting. The awards pushed the University's year-to-date grant total to more than $18 million. Research grants led the way and came in at $452,823, with notable awards coming from … on street crossing decisions by blind pedestrians. Public service awards totaled $254,944 and were led by a grant of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/781