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For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… and Joanna Sblendorio , a doctoral student studying bird behavior, recently provided basic birding lessons at the … and the birds calling,” says Gill, who is originally from Canada. “It can give you an amazing sense of peace and also … wasn’t easy. While the female deposited beakfuls of grass into the box, her mate was busy fending off swallows, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… to support multilingual students Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kim Huls is a YouTube influencer, teacher and Grow … similar challenges.    "Sometimes with teaching it can be very solitary. I'm in this space with a bunch of … Huls will include different YouTuber's content into lessons to make it more interesting and relevant. One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… a computer screen. And while it's important for teachers to be able to interact with their students, the prospect of instructors and peers having a window into their home life can be daunting. A privacy screen decorated for use as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Game day parking, tailgate and stadium details available

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… A list of parking lots and tailgate locations and policies can be found at wmich.edu/tailgate . Parking and stadium rules A … rules, including a list of what can and cannot be carried into the stadium, can be found at bit.ly/1PNl6d0 . The site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26590

Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey

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… students and the Board of Trustees in 2010, the University began charging students $8 per semester to fund campus … in the survey and offering their opinions, students can directly influence how sustainability fee funds are … WMU student who completes the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of three gently used bikes. While …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45657

Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing

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… of Western Michigan University students will be pulling an all-nighter this month, but they won't be … and what Habitat for Humanity and student volunteers can do to help. Funds are raised by each Shantytown … forces students outside of their comfort zones and into a situation that most have never been in. "Besides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318

Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… alumni at 26th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human … district. Under Roby’s leadership, GRPS has achieved significant milestones, including record-high graduation rates and … of the Grand Rapids Gold, an affiliate of the Denver Nuggets (NBA). As one of the founding members of the Gold, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/education-human-development-cehd-alumni-awards-golden-apple-keystone-2024

Practically Perfect: WMU Theatre Presents UTOPIA

Theatre

… and directed by Joan Herrington. Performances run September 26–October 12 in the York Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre … interludes, part of Mee’s larger collage, serve as windows into the soul.”   Audiences can expect an evening that feels both intimate and …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/09/utopia

Canadian scholar wins WMU's 2018 Gründler Prize

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Canadian scholar wins WMU's 2018 Gründler Prize Submitted by … Book Prize for his book investigating the widespread belief in fairies and fairyland in medieval culture. Richard … Church." This year's prize, which comes with a $1,000 cash award, was announced at the 53nd International Congress …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47085

WMU commits to strategic initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter

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… initiatives to enhance student, faculty and staff well-being under global charter Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Charter, a framework for institutions to embed health into all aspects of campus culture and to lead … community to make a public commitment to the Okanagan (OH-can-NAH-gan) Charter , a framework for institutions to embed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73324