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Meet Sam: Presidential Scholar '23

College of Education and Human Development

… Education as my major. I had worked with multiple age groups before (including within the range of Early Childhood) … (and future colleagues), but also be able to gain an even bigger appreciation for teaching from the educators I have … as a WMU Presidential Scholar. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow …

https://wmich.edu/education/presidential-sam

Department News

Chemistry

… Without Yassaman, Akhavan-Tafti would have never ended up at Western Michigan University, a move that he says …

https://wmich.edu/chemistry/department-news

Liberty Kostrzewa

First-Year Faces

… very specific goal of curing the flu.” With the pandemic upon us, Kostrzewa says she’s become even more determined to … Kostrzewa will focus on several core areas of study, making up WMU’s state-of-the-art, well-rounded approach to public …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/liberty-kostrzewa

Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries

University Libraries

… "One of our most vibrant classes is a theater history group. It's a whole group of extroverts," Steuer says. The … to be happy with 25 students. Two hundred thirty-eight signed up for it," recalls Langan. One of the reasons for … to us because they need help, and we help them. We don't assign grades or do any sort of evaluation. We're a safe place …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back

Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

University Libraries

… to explore basic concepts of intersectionality and microaggressions, acknowledge structures that support white privilege and racist systems, and practice vulnerability. To wrap up the series, Safe on Campus training was provided in …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-dei

WMU Libraries awards nineteen grants for open textbook adoptions

University Libraries

… in December 2019 by the University Libraries, provide support and incentive to instructors interested in adopting … One student commented that "The free textbook provides significant financial relief. It caused me to have a more … The ease of access, low cost and high-quality content are significant benefits to instructors and students using open …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/oer-grants

Kirstin LaDuke

First-Year Faces

… educator’s life, LaDuke says, there are also moments of struggle. “Seeing what (my mom) kind of went through and how she … system and make it even better … these kids will grow up and realize their full potential,” she explains. “I …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/kirstin-laduke

Associate professor of literacy studies receives COVID-19 response grant

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… Endowment COVID-19 Response Grant. The grant will fund a design-based research study to provide academic and linguistic support for English learners (ELs) during the COVID-19 … student formative assessments. A key feature of design-based research is that it is situated in a real …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/associate-professor-literacy-studies-receives-covid-19-response-grant

A profound partnership

Sustainable Business Practices

… and its citizens when it comes to sanitation and general upkeep of public spaces. Over 70 volunteers, including … touch with paintings of Haworth’s slogan and chair designs. Palmer helped to bring this unique experience … abroad trip. The word of their valiant effort to clean up the city of Bangalore has reached people far beyond the …

https://wmich.edu/sustainablebusiness/parivarthan

POTUS

Theatre

… SHACKET EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Director: Kate Thomsen Costume Designer: Molly Lewis* Lighting Designer: Hannah Cowgill* Stage Manager: Lauren Myers* CAST … Assistant Director, Argonautika ; Four, What To Send Up When It Goes Down; Asha, Blood at The Root. Hannah …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/potus-program