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All Life is Learning - January 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

Director's Note Happy New Year!   As we prepare for a new semester, here are some friendly reminders:  Course … remember that self-registration online is the fastest way to register for courses —we have included step-by-step … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/january-2024

Communication Alumni Earn Top University Honors

School of Communication

… Pscholka   Thomas P. Englert receives Distinguished Alumni Award Thomas P. Englert, a 1976 graduate of Western Michigan … to their alma mater through professional accomplishments and who have achieved a high level of success in their … working as an assistant store manager for a Discount Tire near campus. On his second day of employment, he met Bruce …

https://wmich.edu/communication/communication-alumni-earn-top-university-honors

Alumni Success

Theatre

… From renowned graduate programs and Hollywood to Broadway and beyond, graduates of the WMU School of Theatre and … arts industry. Below are just a few alumni accomplishments. Professional Testimonials  performance Victoria … Scott Jacobs  -  BFA, Acting  is  the 2nd Assistant Film Editor for "Space Jam 2." Previous work includes a position …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/alumni

Parent and teacher recommends History Day contest

History

… Parent and teacher recommends History Day contest National History Day has been an … at each other’s projects. They also find it is a fun way to learn about history. One important way NHD helps … excited about what they have accomplished.   Losing can be difficult for them, but it gives them a chance to learn and …

https://wmich.edu/history/devrieshd

How studying abroad enriched my life and college experience

College of Fine Arts

… abroad enriched my life and college experience   My name is Stephanie Truitt, and I’m a second year Art and … types of prints, posters and even books. Every single day was filled with new experiences and growth. While the trip … INDEPENDENCE  There’s nothing like being in a completely different environment to practice living independently. I am …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/10/how-studying-abroad-enriched-my-life-college-experience

All Life is Learning - August 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… to share their feedback about OLLI at WMU by completing a membership survey. More than 170 members (35%) completed the … through word of mouth; family and friends are the primary way that they come to know about OLLI. Most members are … Positive “Feeling welcomed” and “Class variety” both had nearly 250 respondents in “Agree” or “Strongly …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/august-2025

Interviewing Tips for Campus Employers

Career and Student Employment Services

… Employers Interviewing may sound easy, but it is very difficult for most of us to get the information we need in an interview. Here are some tips to help you conduct successful interviews that lead … (e.g.: When you worked at Ford Motor Company, what was the most challenging project you worked on and what was …

https://wmich.edu/career/interviewtips

Jeremy Marks

Trombone Program

… Performance Bowling Green State University (2008) Why did you choose to attend WMU? When I visited Dr. … recordings on the trombone studio website really impressed me. I knew that I needed a considerable amount of attention … (prior to attending WMU). I felt that Dr. Wolfinbarger was a perfect fit for the next step in my development. What …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/marks

Study Abroad

Occupational Therapy

… with invaluable opportunities to expand their understanding of diverse cultures, occupations, and belief systems, … and globally competent practitioners.  Currently, the department offers two faculty-led study abroad programs: Ireland … requirements. Additionally, these experiences may count toward other university requirements, such as the WES Level II …

https://wmich.edu/ot/studyabroad

Brewing garden offers grain-to-glass learning opportunities

College of Arts and Sciences

… involved in many of Michigan’s craft beers. The garden was planted in 2016 as a joint project between WMU’s … he initiated the garden as a “pet project” around the same time Western’s sustainable brewing program was launched. … most recent initiative is the Western orchard, a grove of nearly 70 fruit trees planted last spring that will be used …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/brewing-garden