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Mansberger takes the reins of WMU academic collective bargaining

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… will bring a unique background and rich perspective to this role." Nancy Mansberger A faculty member since 2002, … Program Improvement effort, the Center for Research on At-Risk Students and as a public school coordinator for the GEAR … before that was a grievance officer for three years. She is a three-time WMU alumna who earned her bachelor's degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12569

Fulbright Scholar visiting WMU's vision studies programs

College of Health and Human Services

… Fulbright Scholar visiting WMU's vision studies programs Submitted by Joel Krauss on Dr. … of Lagos , has received a Fulbright Scholar grant to visit the Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62851

Interim head of research and innovation appointed as Western plans search in fall

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… Board of Trustees approved the appointment of administrator and faculty member Dr. Steven Carr as interim vice … Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , who starts her new role as Illinois State University president on July 1 . The University … a national search to secure a permanent leader for this position. A search firm will be selected in the coming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64579

High school summer music camp returns to WMU campus

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… its 70th year when students convened on the WMU campus this month. While typically offered as a two-week overnight camp, School of Music administrators were pleased to be able to offer the camp as a one-week hybrid day and virtual camp this year as processes and procedures begin to return to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64776

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

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… starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Morris KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member has established an endowment that will continue his legacy of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374

Student organization honored for volunteer service

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… the nation's largest organization addressing the dropout crisis. The registered student organization was honored with the … to give back," adds Kalamazoo Central Principal Valerie Boggan . "KC students look forward to the exchange and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48001

Department of Mathematics receives $7 million endowment for student scholarships

College of Arts and Sciences

… from the late Dr. David P. Burns , M.A.’72, Ph.D.’79, is set to fuel Western Michigan University's Department of … which constitutes the single largest donation in the history of the Department of Mathematics, will be used to … mathematics students. "We are incredibly grateful for this generous endowment, which will have a transformative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73673

Aspiring Educators of Michigan's WMU chapter recognized for improvement

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU chapter recognized for improvement Submitted by Chris Hybels on   Collin Holzberger (left) and Chloe Byron … was also an increase in the knowledge members gained. This included inviting education professionals to present at … OF MICHIGAN AT WMU The Aspiring Educators of Michigan is a preprofessional organization for people preparing for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71430

Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact

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… Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed greatly to … customs, language, music and even how to make origami. This made it possible for kids to explore other cultures, even from their own homes.  As part of this, Yoshimoto helped create the “Virtual Japanese Golden …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255

Pre-departure Feels:

Study Abroad

… Pre-departure Feels: Dana Waddell Behavioral Science  Spanish in Quito, Ecuador , Summer I 2019 I have heard that the only way to learn a new language is to either start learning when you are very young or to … am on my flight to Quito, Ecuador.  It feels surreal that this day has finally arrived, and I that will be landing in …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/07/waddellpredeparturefeels