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WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original … Kristi   VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

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… and programs and serve the community, spring semester is ripe with potential to get involved at Western Michigan … saying, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" WMU community members … says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation. "My biggest advice for students setting goals is not just setting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676

Register now to reserve booth space at Bronco Bash

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… Register now to reserve booth space at Bronco Bash Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bronco Bash is Friday, Sept. 7. KALAMAZOO--Booth applications are now … school year. Bronco Bash 2012, the 32nd-anniversary event, is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. Festivities will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/839

Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… found herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. … choose a higher education institution, Simpson knew exactly what she wanted. The Bronson School of Nursing at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Western Michigan University senior, Logan Burgos , is chasing his dreams. The marketing major from Homer Glen, Illinois, is … through a typical game day. “Seeing the ins and outs of what it takes to be successful in game presentation set the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Miller Auditorium announces 2012-13 Broadway series

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… Broadway in West Michigan Series lineup. Taking the stage this year will be "West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "Hair" … the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for what USA Today called "the most complete--and completely … office records and sold out in record time. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 25, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/359

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

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… program, he's committed to learning about international issues and how his actions affect both local and global … ago, and the mother worked as a nurse. Here, they are struggling to find jobs that pay well enough to support their … from another culture seemed daunting. "I didn't know what to expect, but they welcomed us immediately, so it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

Success@WMU initiative seeking students to serve as peer mentors

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… to college. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is now hiring motivated, supportive students to serve as … for five to 12 hours per week. The application deadline is Sunday, March 18. Learn more or apply WMU faculty and … will provide course-specific support with in-class assistance and study sessions. Specific peer mentor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45735

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most sixth graders don’t know what career they want to pursue when they get older. But … Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician assistant (PA) program, George says … pace which is satisfying, but the relationships are truly what I enjoy the most," Cooper adds. Marking a milestone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… illuminate the nervous system Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was … Photo of an illuminated leech At the end of a lab table clogged with notebooks and instruments, five European medicinal … head and tail, it crawls, inchworm-like, across his hand. What's more, this creature is the type of leech that sucks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011