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TRIO future educators celebrated during cord ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… Tyler McClenny, a secondary education student, is presented with a cord and certificate from TRIO FESP staff. Cheyenne … including WMU President Edward Montgomery . "You persisted, you hung in there and you didn't just survive … Participants in the program also have access to mentors who can assist them during career and graduate school …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71435
Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage
W Magazine
… better at what she already does. I love writing for actors with her gifts," says Emmy-winning actor Jeff Daniels of … every single day, and that’s more meaningful to me than I can even describe.” Daniels says Thomsen is a big reason … teach about comedy, specifically that it’s rooted in truth: You don’t ask for the laugh, you just tell the truth. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… opportunities in December. Highlights include West African drumming classes, Kalamazoo Institute of Art tours and the Rootead Youth Dance Showcase. Opportunities to get globally engaged … Christmas Bazaar brings a cherished Latvian tradition with local charm to Kalamazoo. Free. Interfaith Homes Winter …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50379
$4M state funding boost will help WMU's Kalamazoo Autism Center expand services
News
… Silvia Robazza, an undergraduate psychology student, works with a young patient at the Kalamazoo Autism Center. KALAMAZOO, … services … and it's a vote of confidence in us that we can help fulfill at least some of that need and perhaps …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72115
Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate
College of Education and Human Development
… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a photo after the … led by Dr. Brianne Pitts. Members of AEM's E-board pose with Dr. Brianne Pitts (center). Debbie Schuitema from the … positions. “AEM at WMU is a place where aspiring educators can gather and grow," explained Collin Holzberger , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409
Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping
College of Education and Human Development
… for businesses to directly advertise to Gen Z users with promotions and specials. "When you search 'what to do in Kalamazoo,' it just comes up with … demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service which can be launched within a short period of time. "Each person …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74175
WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation
News
… on their diplomas signifying one of nine pathways they can choose to focus on: civic engagement, diversity and … it," says Heiser. "Things like on-campus employment where you learn a tremendous amount, that's a Signature credit. … beat of her own drum—she has several others falling in step with the beat. Working her way up the ranks to drum major in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585
Why I Give: Linda Lesniak
W Magazine
… of the book “Graphs & Digraphs” that I co-wrote in 1979 with another Western faculty member,” she says. “It’s in its … toughen up early on but, luckily, for many years when I was young, I did a lot of work with three guys who became like … be embarrassed to send $10 if that's all you have. You can always send more later, or you can also give time if …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70893
Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation
W Magazine
… meeting. “I asked something along the lines of, ‘How do you see creativity and design being more integrated into … day and asked what I did (in school). That led to a meeting with the vice president of innovation who gave me and … from day one was super important, because sometimes school can become really detached from what the real, working world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419
Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color
News
… the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color Submitted by Erin Flynn on Monique … years since Bessie Coleman became the world’s first African American female pilot, Black women still make up less … firsthand the impact support can have. As a student at WMU, without a car, she had a flight instructor who would offer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257