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New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… long been a leader in offering innovative programs to best support both traditional and non-traditional students. … a self-paced, PLA portfolio development course and submit up to five portfolios per course. The course costs $400 and … sport performance, an entirely online program, can earn up to 15 out of the required 36 credits. In the educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

WMU Ethics Center offers four book clubs for spring semester

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… ethics. 'Autobiography of Malcolm X' Dr. William Santiago-Valles, associate professor emeritus of Africana studies, … the experiences of the controversial activist. The group will discuss how Malcolm X's message of racial justice … Won from Illness" by Jonathan Lear. The University of Chicago philosopher brings insights from psychoanalysis to bear …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37342

WMU charter schools expert to take part in debate to air on public radio

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… charter school movement and whether that movement has lived up to its promise. Other panelists include Dr. Julian … is Dana Wolfe. For more information or live streaming go to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38426

WMUK launches fall campaign with shortened drive

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… Membership contributions and additional gifts directly support local program production and to purchase national … the addition of new programs "Between the Lines" and "Why's That?" WMUK carries two channels of news and music and … to Kalamazoo. To contribute WMUK encourages members to support the programs they value by sending in their gifts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27784

Sindecuse Health Center achieves re-accreditation

Sindecuse Health Center

… Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After going through an extensive assessment and evaluation process … "Our professional staff meet these expectations and go one step further by ensuring that health care services … a variety of illnesses and injuries, preventive health checkups, periodic health monitoring, as well as health promotion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46877

WMU music professor gets nod from DownBeat magazine

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… Jazz and director of the award-winning jazz vocal ensemble Gold Company, was lauded in a feature article as a pianist … coaching his much-heralded and globe-trotting ensemble, Gold Company. "I work hard; I put in a lot of hours, and I … I average four or five hours a night, I'm feeling pretty good. I always feel chronically under-slept, but I try not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/553

Five-time Tony nominee 'Rock of Ages' visits campus

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… songs of the '80s. "Rock of Ages" is a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers … and a valid Bronco Card is required at the time of pickup. Group discounts are available at (269) 387-2312. For … Gauthier at @email or (269) 387-2245. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 19, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/86

National scholar to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser

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… and César E. Chávez Day Committee Scholarship. Proceeds go toward that $1,000 need-based scholarship, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5807

Business student 1 of 4 recipients of statewide scholarship

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… Senior Chad Niemchick , Hopkins, Mich., an integrated supply management major, earned the honor based on the … of the WMU program, GPA, personal character and career goals as evaluated by the nonprofit organization. A ceremony … "My career at WMU and the professors help to motivate me to go out and get what I want. WMU professors like to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8592

Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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… Bernard-Hollins came across Tate's story nearly 20 years ago while vetting story ideas about African American firsts … life experience "took a hold of me and wouldn't let go," says Bernard-Hollins. During her research, she became … extraordinary story is a testimony to that legacy. She grew up in a single-parent household and was a single parent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068