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Poet Alison Swan reimagines the freshwater heart of North America in a literary way

College of Arts and Sciences

… Poet Alison Swan reimagines the freshwater heart of North America in a literary way Olga Bonfiglio College of … home to two ghost towns, one of America’s oldest summer art schools, The Oxbow School and to Saugatuck Dunes State Park and Natural Area.  …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-poet-swan

WMU Department of Spanish instructor publishes new poetry collection, holds upcoming reading events

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU Department of Spanish instructor publishes new poetry collection, holds … instructor in Western Michigan University’s Department of Spanish, has recently published a new poetry collection, "The Taste of the Earth." The collection of poems weave together …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/habrapoetry

Careers & Experiences

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… Careers & Experiences Students often approach faculty for career preparation advice, which … the minimum and preferred requirements are. For example, valuable information on ecological careers of various types is … time of year (e.g. summer) and maybe full-or-part-time. The School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability …

https://wmich.edu/environment/careers

‘It’s not just a set of skills, but an identity’: Professor researches bilingualism at elementary

College of Arts and Sciences

… ‘It’s not just a set of skills, but an identity’: Professor researches … research listening to how children at Kalamazoo Public Schools’ bilingual elementary, El Sol, use English and Spanish throughout their school day. The school offers a unique opportunity for her …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-spanish-wirtz

Western Outfitters

College of Education and Human Development

… to empowering students by providing free, high-quality professional attire to support their career development. It ensures that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, have access to the clothing they … to: University-sponsored or supported career fairs Graduate school interviews Academic or professional presentations Job …

https://wmich.edu/education/western-outfitters

Addition of workforce education and development major and minor rounds out program offerings at WMU

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Addition of workforce education and development major and minor … positions that are outside of the certified teacher K-12 school environment. This program does not lead to K-12 … and consumer sciences curriculum at the middle or high school level. Family and consumer sciences teachers are in …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/wfed-major-minor-program-offerings

Tate Grant and Innovation Center

Tate Grant and Innovation Center

… research, fostering innovation, and supporting the pursuit of external funding within Western Michigan University’s … statewide network WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant Professor Jianping … statewide network WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant Nearly $3M grant …

https://wmich.edu/grantinnovationcenter

Concerts and Events

University Bands

… Auditorium, Charge Trey Harris, Director MidFest - Middle School Band Conference feat. University Concert Band … Conductor University Wind Symphony and Portage Central High School Symphonic Band Thursday, February 19, 7:00 p.m. Portage Central High School, Free Scott Boerma, Trey Harris, Anthony Berardi, and …

https://wmich.edu/universitybands/events

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 … course designed to promote tolerance and understanding of diverse cultures and understanding of the importance of community health. With seed money …

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

Long cane research to improve health and well-being of the visually impaired

College of Health and Human Services

… Long cane research to improve health and well-being of the visually impaired Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies Associate Professor Dr. Dae Kim has been awarded a grant of $421,125 …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/long-cane-research