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Students Kick Off Model UN in Preparation for National Spring Event

College of Arts and Sciences

… Students Kick Off Model UN in Preparation for National Spring Event Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and Sciences staff writer The Model UN Club at WMU began the Fall 2015 semester with a …

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Geosciences Rock Hounds Chip Off 50 Years in Fall Anniversary Fete

College of Arts and Sciences

… Geosciences Rock Hounds Chip Off 50 Years in Fall Anniversary Fete Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and … a milestone for any program, and it did not go unnoticed at the Department of Geosciences this fall semester at Western … and crises. Two new faculty were introduced. Dr. Essam Heggy is a planetary geophysicist whose research covers Mars, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/geosciences-50years

2025–26 Events

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 — 1 pm — Free Robert DiLutis, Clarinet Dalton Center Lecture Hall   BULLOCK SERIES Wednesday, … Free Gia Evans, Flute Dalton Center Lecture Hall   CHORAL SHOWCASE Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025 — 3 pm — Charge University … Dec. 4, 2025 — 7 pm — Free Student Chamber Ensembles Zion Lutheran Church   A CHORAL CHRISTMAS Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 — …

https://wmich.edu/music/events

WMU to offer expedited Master of Arts in Special Education with Initial Teacher Certification

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… WMU to offer expedited Master of Arts in Special Education with Initial Teacher Certification July … to earn special education certification, making it hard for many groups of potential teachers, including para-educators, … The program is based on a cohort model, which has been shown to enhance student success. Candidates starting in fall …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/offers-expedited-master-special-education-initial-teacher-certification

Grand Rapids OT part-time instructor awarded for excellence in teaching

College of Health and Human Services

… Grand Rapids OT part-time instructor awarded for excellence in teaching Tracy Young has been selected for the inaugural  Professional Instructor Teaching Excellence …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/young-teaching-award

Faculty and Students Attend the 2015 Association for Counselor Ed and Supervision Conference

Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology

… Faculty and Students Attend the 2015 Association for Counselor Ed and Supervision … T. Burns, and several students from the doctoral program in Counselor Education recently attended and presented at … for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) Conference in Philadelphia, PA. ACES is the preeminent professional …

https://wmich.edu/cecp/aces-conference

Holistic health program has new name in its 30th year

Holistic Health

… Holistic health program has new name in its 30th year As the Western Michigan University holistic health care program in the College of Health and Human Services celebrates its …

https://wmich.edu/holistic/new-name

Faculty Spotlights

School of Social Work

… are actively engaged not only with their students, but in social practice and the profession. Our faculty has a … to our program. In addition to their research specialties, many of our faculty also are deeply connected to university … team that conducts assessments to understand how traumatic exposures or family conflict impact children …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/facultyspotlights

Study Abroad

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… Study Abroad Where are you going? RSVP for a study abroad event to learn about … RSVP for our Study Abroad event on ExperienceWMU What are the benefits of studying abroad? Gain major, minor, … competence and expanding their network. Studies show that students who study abroad increase their …

https://wmich.edu/multicultural/studyabroad

New study abroad program examines both sides of the fence: Michigan and Mexico

College of Health and Human Services

… New study abroad program examines both sides of the fence: Michigan and Mexico Western Michigan University students can now take part in study abroad course designed to promote tolerance and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/both-sides-fence