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Distance Education as an Opportunity for Empathy

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… distance learning, I decided that my approach was going to be increased flexibility, simplicity and communication, and that's what I’ve been trying to do,” he says. How has Crowley embraced a more … while allowing students to use their notes. He has also been holding virtual office hours and creating non-lecture …

https://wmich.edu/provost/upside/2020/04/distance-education-opportunity-empathy

“Curiosity is the engine of achievement.”

Lee Honors College

… has written biographies of Leonardo Da Vinci, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Henry Kissinger. I like his writing because he is always so interesting and explains complex … I say to you, quoting Dr. Duodna’s words, “Go for your biggest and most exciting ideas, and don’t let anyone tell you …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2021/04/curiosity-engine-achievement

“Use what you have. Do what you can.”

Lee Honors College

… all, as the proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” suggests, we are who we are because of the support we received from others, including … recognizes that volunteering is a two-way street: It can benefit the individual as much as the cause he/she chooses …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2021/03/use-what-you-have-do-what-you-can

Creating sustainable library collections in a digital world

University Libraries

… in a digital world Since their inception, libraries have been repositories of knowledge, community centers, and … we have over 1.1 million ebooks, and nearly the same number of physical items. We have enhanced our digital … access to full-text resources used across the campus. Beyond our locally held materials, we participate in …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-sustainable-collections

Celebrating the 2020 Medallion Scholars

Lee Honors College

… four very eventful years at WMU. When this cohort began their time as WMU students, we were in the initial … to college life was not how they imagined it might be, they persevered and accomplished a great deal while … Bryan Hagenbarth, Griffin Fill, Emily Bosak, Emma Perrin, Maggie Waechter, Marysol Millar, Rebecca Fraley, Emma Hampel, …

https://wmich.edu/honors/studentscorner/2024/05/2020medalliongrads

History from 1900-1929

College of Education and Human Development

… as "principal" of Western State Normal School. May 16. Work begins on grading land on Prospect Hill. May 19. Waldo … Kalamazoo High School Building. Sept. 26. First fall term begins. September. Training School begins with grades one, two and four. …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1900-29

International Education Week 2019 brings the world to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Week  International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S. departments of State and Education, and will be nationally observed Monday through Friday, Nov. 18-22, as an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56557

Fulbright Scholars Attend Reception

College of Education and Human Development

… Arts.   This reception gives Fulbright Scholars a chance to be introduced to prominent members of the campus community who they might not otherwise … come from 10 different countries around the world.  The number accounts for more than 25% of the total Fulbright …

https://wmich.edu/education/fulbright

Registration underway for free Chinese culture workshops

News

… for two, one-day Chinese culture workshops planned in November. The free workshops are taught by instructors from Beijing Language and Culture University and are open to the … for the Chinese Paper Cutting workshop. She graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University with a master's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19723

Jazz performance will feature digital processing and live electronics

News

… Jazz Ensemble and composition professor Christopher Biggs will perform at at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Robert White . Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44820