Search
Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning
News
… students learning. Through creativity and collaboration with families, special education teacher and master’s … to deliver the exact same reading interventions she would normally provide in person to her elementary students, it … of online tools, Silverstein is able to share her screen with students one-on-one to show the lesson she would …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673
Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification
News
… and construction. Achieving LEED Gold certification is a noteworthy achievement for a dining facility due to the … and engineering firm, was integral in leading the project with a focus on excellence and sustainability. Notable … as well as manufacturing 33 percent of building materials within 500 miles of the site. New dishwashers with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584
Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world
News
… excited to pursue a degree in political science at Western, with aspirations of one day becoming an advocate for … like himself. WYOMING, Mich.—Football games, hanging out with friends, learning new things— Zabihullah Najafi is … from a young age. They don't have any other choice. There's no school to go to; many of the schools are burned by the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194
Lillie Foland is a project prodigy
Haworth College of Business
… Lillie Foland is a project prodigy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Michigan, native has proven herself a remarkable individual with a knack for engaging her community. Lillie Foland … into projects that helped her learn and grow. “The biggest lesson I’ve learned throughout my time as a business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71275
WMU’s ROTC cadets excel in state, region and nation during capstone training exercises
News
… ROTC Cadet Summer Training (CST), a 30-day camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky, where thousands of cadets become one step … officer. It was a pleasure to work together with MSG Thieroff to develop these young future leaders. … WMU ROTC Army ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college classes. It gives you the tools, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72848
WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'
News
… performance of 'Clue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donovan Boursiquot Wade holds James Cech during a "Clue" … Language interpretation onto the stage and integrates it with the play. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It was Col. Mustard in the … candlestick. Or was it Mrs. White in the lounge with a dagger? Regardless of whodunnit, audience members are in for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296
Health center offering flu shots at Sindecuse, one outreach clinic
News
… flu shots at Sindecuse, one outreach clinic Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sindecuse … dependents 12 years of age or older receive flu shots with no out-of-pocket expense only when they get their shots … For WMU retirees, flu shots are a covered benefit for those with Medicare or Medicare Advantage and for those without …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26562
WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!
News
… the doctor in? Yes! Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Gayle Ruggiero explains how telehealth services work at Sindecuse … to have a conversation by computer, tablet or smartphone with a provider. Health care privacy and security rights are respected, and visits are secure and not recorded. A provider will recommend follow-up care if a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58931
Some campus offices on reduced hours for the holidays
News
… Dec. 22 , through Monday, Jan. 1 . Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services will … the start of spring semester. Office closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented … after 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21 will be processed in accordance with 2018 insurance benefit rules when the pharmacy reopens …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44110
Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list
News
… its 2023 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 116 in the nation this year, Western is fourth in the … to help support this population of students assisting with the transition from service into academia," says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500