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WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… states. The center is also the home base for a statewide network—Fostering Success Michigan—that focuses on … the nation. We are indebted to our staff and faculty who work alongside these students to make a real difference." … former foster-care youth are at home on the WMU campus and working toward their degrees. By the time the program hits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092

Life on Campus

Student Transitions

… Employment is a comprehensive resource for on campus jobs, work study opportunities and employment policies. Go to … to Student Government Sustainability - find out what WMU is doing to create a culture of sustainability and improve … Transit Miller Auditorium is a campus auditorium that showcases local, regional and national performing artists. Go …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/resources/life

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… and reward public universities across the country for their work in employing innovative approaches to improve retention … Degree Completion Award are Boise State University, Colorado State University, the University of Hawaii at Manoa and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

Internal Awards Summary

Research and Innovation

… $141,781 Publication of Papers and Exhibition of Creative Works $31,580 Support for Faculty Scholars Award $15,259 … $364,995 Award amounts have been rounded to the nearest dollar. View previous statistics of internal award … Collaborative Referencing Intervention for Aphasia   Collin Howard  Mechanical Engineering Claudia Fajardo-Hansford MAE …

https://wmich.edu/research/internal-awards-summary

Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference

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… Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal." The associate professor's work integrates history, geography, ecology and the arts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500

Top seniors to be honored as 2017 Presidential Scholars

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… the Department of Veterans Affairs or the U.S. Army and a double major in behavioral science and sociology who is … a former intern with the Telamon Corp. and National Farmworker Jobs programs who has been helping low-income … of Glendale, Wisconsin Geosciences— Jake M. Thole n of Howell Global and International Studies— Caitlin A. Wiley of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39008

Southwest Michigan slates 2017 Chávez awards dinner

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… Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … by Monday, March 20, although attendees also may pay at the door. Proceeds from the event support seven $2,000 … exemplifies the same ideals of justice and equality show by civil rights and social justice icons Chávez, Martin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38729

WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses

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… rates. The goal is to have students who typically struggle in these courses more prepared to complete them and … ultimately, to graduate and apply their knowledge in the workforce." By working on methods to improve instructional delivery in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36877

Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… will begin in August 2016. WMU Sculptor Albert LaVergne working in Nigeria on "The Gift." LaVergne will design a … brothers and I would pass the time and amuse ourselves by digging up red clay and building small models of farm … during the process,” he said. “I wanted the freedom to revise my concepts whenever the notion arrived. I …

https://wmich.edu/global/lavergnefulbright

2015-16

Western News

… to feature new format, location; On Campus with Dillon Dolby. Western News, April 14, 2016 Story highlights: … 2016 Story highlights: Talk explores meshing generations at work; Trustees set WMU’s strategic direction for next five … state autism resource; First Western Heights residents to showcase new hall; Four of 10 campuswide award winners …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2015-16