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WMU Graduate College going the distance for master’s and doctoral students

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… students pursuing advanced degrees, spring and summer are often times when their most intense research and writing … Western Michigan University’s Graduate College is offering additional and creative ways to assist students, … distance education. Students may not be able to visit our office to drop off a form or ask a question, but this has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59847

How COVID-19 Affected College Student's Education and Well-Being

Public Health

… Student's Education and Well-Being As we are all aware of now, COVID-19 was a huge setback from daily life. Think … online, it was very difficult to navigate some tools our professors had us use, including mandatory Zoom calls that … schoolwork is getting too difficult. “Eighty percent of public schools reported “stunted behaviors and …

https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2022/11/kurichh

Internships, student organizations and more: Keaton Peyser is soaking up all he can at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… , a junior at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The supply chain management student from Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is exploring his field through … and unique experiences. With an interest in a wide range of fields, Peyser has held quite a few internship positions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74893

4 important questions to ask yourself before submitting your portfolio

College of Fine Arts

… in your portfolio, spent hours crafting your statement of intent, and asked your favorite art teacher for a … admission to an art program. If you don’t have a camera of your own, ask a family member or art teacher if you can … distractions from your art. And when you upload the photos of your artwork, double-check that the orientation is …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/12/4-important-questions-ask-yourself-submitting-your-portfolio

Professional Immersion Projects

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Professional Immersion Projects Professional Immersion includes study abroad and visiting … to campus. Past Immersion Projects NYPOP: NEW YORK PROFESSIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM NYPOP is about making … The program brings university students to the work places of contemporary professionals in New York City. The …

https://wmich.edu/art/immersion

Director WMU Signature Program

Human Resources

… including establishment, implementation and monitoring of all functions. Recruits and advises students through appropriate coaching, professional development, recognition and encouragement while … support. Initiates a communication plan that is inclusive of strategic planning efforts to appropriate stakeholders …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010425

Data Collection Through Surveys Policy

Information Technology

… Collection Through Surveys Policy PURPOSE AND NEED The goal of the policy is to ensure efficiency, accuracy, … accountability and consistency in the administration of surveys and data collection efforts at WMU. This policy … survey fatigue; improve the response rate and quality of results for all data collection projects; alert …

https://wmich.edu/it/rules/surveypolicy

Placement Services

World Languages and Literature

… Placement Services Placement tests in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan … first time at WMU, please enroll in the 1000-level course of that language. If you have had some contact with a … to note: This multiple-choice test presents questions of different ability levels, adapting the next question's …

https://wmich.edu/languages/advising/placement

Kalamazoo Art Fair kicks off summer

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… Kalamazoo Art Fair kicks off summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kalamazoo Art Fair KALAMAZOO--The Kalamazoo Institute of Art's 61st anniversary Art Fair held downtown is Friday … and Saturday, June 1-2, providing a festive atmosphere of artwork, programs and fun. Ceramics, fiber art, drawing, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/462

Sustainability open house offers fun, educational activities

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… Sustainability open house offers fun, educational activities Submitted by Anonymous … Michigan University will celebrate the end of the semester with a sustainability-themed open house from … Sunday, April 15, at the Gibbs House. Sponsored by WMU's Office for Sustainability in collaboration with Students for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/298