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Backward Design
Teaching and Learning
… Backward Design Overview Introduced in Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (1998), "Backward Design" is a framework for taking a more intentional … know that students understand and are able to do what we set out for them. How will we assess that learning? What …
https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/backward-design
Meet Ari: Exercise science
College of Education and Human Development
… exercise with anatomy and physiology. Growing up I knew I wanted to go into medicine, and as I progressed playing … grew and grew. So, when it came to figuring out my major—it was an easy decision for me. What sold you on WMU for … focuses. Other schools had one-track degrees that did not set you up for anything specific. WMU, however, created …
https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-ari
Meet Jamiese: Child and family development
College of Education and Human Development
… Meet Jamiese: Child and family development "Before WMU I wasn't really the person to like reach out for help. So I … I got here, I took advantage of every opportunity there was." Jamiese Edmonson (B.S.'14, child and family … Promise? I would tell myself, you don't have to have a set plan. You don't have to jump into thinking you know …
https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-jamiese
Flags lowered for Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen
News
… Flags lowered for Petty Officer 2nd Class David J. Warsen Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Warsen LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on … the Navy in March 2009, and his tour in Afghanistan was set to end Oct. 1. Warsen and his fiancée were planning a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1380
Julie M. Christensen obituary
News
… University staff member, died Wednesday, Aug. 15. She was 54. Christensen, of Kalamazoo, was a secretary and office associate at WMU for 18 years. … the family one hour prior to the memorial service, which is set for Monday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m. in the Langeland Family …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1279
Dining Services to host dinner inspired by Latin American cuisine
News
… cost for dinner is $9.25. Students, faculty and staff can set up a Dining Dollars account online in advance. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6118
WMU Board of Trustees to consider new School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, naming of Main Campus plaza during formal session Thursday
News
… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27 , in the North … licenses that would permit alcohol service throughout Waldo Stadium on specific dates in 2023; formally naming the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71506
Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award
The Evaluation Center
… executive director honored with statewide evaluation award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Left to right are MAE … Mich.—The Michigan Association for Evaluation (MAE) awarded Dr. Lori Wingate , executive director of The … tradition. As part of the AEA president’s annual visit, we set aside time and space for them to meet with MAE board …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648
Blue Man Group returns to campus for weekend of shows
News
… on The Blue Man Group shows will feature a new stage set. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Blue Man Group is coming to Western … have created a high-impact visual experience for Broadway houses across the nation. Blue Man Group Blue Man Group … television appearances on shows such as the Primetime Emmy Awards, "Ellen," "Celebrity Apprentice" and "America’s Got …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22464
Anti-Procrastination Café and Relaxation Lab
University Libraries
… Tue, 04/23/2024 - 9:00pm Engagement Room 3015, Third Floor, Waldo Library 1090 Arcadia Loop Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US … Langan Email for more information Looking for a spot to settle in and get a head start on your study goals for the … is the place for you! It is a drop-in study environment in Waldo Library. Grab a cup of tea, set your goals and tell us …
https://wmich.edu/events/75318