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Speaker series celebrates diversity, encourages cross-cultural interaction

News

… Disability Services for Students will explore the social model of disability, the language used around disability, … opportunity to participate in breakout discussions on the ways in which disability is influenced and impacted by … impacts that result from exposure to these hazards. With awareness around environmentalism and sustainability rising, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/41863

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

News

… most famous block, Dr. Loretta Long has come a long way. Loretta Long (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) "Since I was a … , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she was little. "At the young age of 9, I knew I … for space age children." It examined the program as "a model for educating children sooner and with a modern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

WMU Researches Rare Disease

College of Arts and Sciences

… Ohio (near Dayton) this October. However, this check wasn’t just any check nor was the man who presented it just … appearances whenever he can to talk about MSA to raise awareness not only to the general public but also to the … Sclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes, and/or Alzheimer’s disease on model MSA related systems in the laboratory might eventually …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rare-disease

Alumni classnotes, fall 2024

W Magazine

… fiction book, “I, Soldier: A Voice from the American Civil War.” Vinod Thomas , BA ‘70, MA ‘71, published “Risk and … leadership and enhance team dynamics. Jay Martin, BS ‘84, was appointed as the new executive director of the … PhD ‘20, is the deputy director, senior analyst-economic modeling, at the State Bank of Pakistan. He is responsible …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-alumni-classnotes

WMU takes action to advance racial justice

News

… $2 million investment to advance the University's charge toward racial justice. In addition, the newly formed Racial … systems that perpetuate injustice," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "The problems that we must address are … Cultural Competencies. Built on a train-the-trainer model, the institute builds strong cultural competency and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328

Media

Seita Scholars Program

… to celebrate 10 years with nearly 150 grads (Second Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success … September 17, 2017) Senate Proclaims May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan (Michigan Senate Republican … Scholars Coaching Program Becomes National, International Model (WMU News, February 2016) Kresge Foundation Fostering …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media

Publications and Presentations

Science and Mathematics Program Improvement

… Help Students Understand Nature of Science . 30, 659–692. Walter, E.M., Beach, A.L., Henderson, C., Williams, C.T., & … C.T. (2020). K-12 Teachers Growth in Implementing the SIOP Model. National Development Director's Meeting, Virtual, … bad: Teacher's perspectives in engaging English learners' parents and families. AERA Annual Conference, Toronto, …

https://wmich.edu/sampi/publications

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … Mexico and the Caribbean.  He's been something of a role model as the first pilot in the family. A cousin and a niece …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

Spring 2025 Honors College Course Catalog

Lee Honors College

… - 12:15 p.m.     1280 SCHDR     3 credit hours     David Watson Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ACTY 2100 … emphasized. Students learn the concepts of Digital Business Model, E-Commerce, Mobile Commerce, Data Analytics, and … situated writing tasks for the purpose of accommodation, awareness, and action. HNRS 2500: Politics of Genocide 13654  …

https://wmich.edu/honors/spring25lhc

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project Submitted by … Dr. Michael Nassaney accepting the 2022 State History Award for Distinguished Professional Service at the … says “the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project has become a model for the intersection of academic and public history” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260