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Professor receives award for contributions to LGBTQ-inclusive literature in elementary education

College of Education and Human Development

… with her book, " Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ-Inclusive Literacy in the Elementary Classroom." "Reading the Rainbow: LGBTQ-Inclusive Literacy in the Elementary Classroom" was awarded the 2018  Literacy Research Association’s Edward D. Fry Book Award . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71204

University summit to focus on student success issues

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… There also will be a presentation by WMU's new Financial Literacy, Educational Planning and Outreach unit in the … Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38392

United Way urges campus to help 'Change the Story'

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… as part of the regional United Way's campaign to boost literacy. Books may be dropped off at bins in the Western … credit card or direct billing from United Way. For more information on the United Way of the Battle Creek and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8981

WMU education departments to host teacher appreciation event

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… Learning and Educational Studies and Special Education and Literacy Studies are hosting "Teacher Appreciation … lot, Lot 41, will be available for free parking. For more information , contact Regena Nelson, chair of the Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23431

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote literacy in students from Kalamazoo Public Schools. Each … and community members are invited to attend. For more information, visit OrganizeWMU.info . Convocation, … for decorating as well as food and hot chocolate. For more information, contact (269) 387-2506 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

Top seniors honored as 2012 Presidential Scholars

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… a high school mathematics teacher and a 20-year computer information professional who was laid off in 2009 and will … WMU's Faculty Senate and Office of the President. For more information , contact Janice Anderson, convocation committee … Rachael L. Myers of Jackson, Mich. Special Education and Literacy Studies-- Elizabeth A. Foley of Saline, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/278

Sabbatical leaves granted to 37 faculty members

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… change). Dr. Pairin Katerattanakul , Department of Business Information Systems Dr. Cynthia Jo Klekar, Department of … Kristal E. Ehrhardt , Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies Dr. Autumn Edwards , School of … Dr. Susan V. Piazza , Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies Dr. Susan Pozo , Department of Economics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11935

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… J. Haus , associate professor of special education and literacy studies, 26 years, effective Aug. 31, 2017 Dr. … 2013 Dr. Nancy M. Schullery , professor of business information systems, 16 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Dr. Karen F. Thomas , professor of special education and literacy studies, 18 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Neal T. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806

IT Forum to explore communication in business

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… KALAMAZOO—Technology's role in improving communication and information sharing in business will come into sharper focus … Nov. 2 , at the Fetzer Center to expand their knowledge of information technology's impact on multiple industries. Put … first university in the nation to require basic computer literacy for all students. The celebration will include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2455

Top seniors to be honored as 2015 Presidential Scholars

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… by two departments)— Nicole C. Carpp of Lawrence. Business information systems— Tyler J. Hough of Three Rivers. … Bethany L. Doorlag of Kalamazoo. Special education and literacy studies— Heidi A. Ali of Kalamazoo. Speech … Literatures— Jenna K. Johnson of Cedar Springs. Additional information The Presidential Scholars Convocation is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22459