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Expanding horizons with virtual reality at Three Rivers Community Schools

University Libraries

… see how excited the students are, which in turn, makes them want to include more of those technical things in their … elementary and middle school events in the past, but this was a completely new scale. We were transitioning to make our Meta Quest 2 headsets into a mobile lab, so it was perfect timing,” says Alex …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-expanding-horizons-vr

A personal note as your president-elect

Office of the President

… president-elect April 24, 2025 Hello Broncos!  Yesterday was a big day in the life of Western Michigan University, as … of WMU begin around age 6, when my dad took me to Lawson to watch the Bronco hockey team. Fast forward, and I am a WMU … McCullough is pursuing a degree in education. Western set me up for a meaningful career. Following graduation from …

https://wmich.edu/president/communications/personal-note-president-elect-kavalhuna

A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

News

… that wreaks havoc on Japan after it is awoken by an underwater hydrogen bomb, the film made waves as both a form of entertainment and as a political … were only published in the Japanese language, he became set on translating them into English. After a two-year labor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

WMU goes for Guinness vow renewal record Oct. 8

News

… WMU goes for Guinness vow renewal record Oct. 8 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … the Guinness World Record for the most marriage vow renewals made in one place at the same time during a Saturday, … filled with information, a car magnet, a commemorative pin set and more. The record was previously broken by Miami …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35208

New WMU enrollment management chief hails from North Carolina

News

… . "As our search unfolded, we found in Dr. Curran the skill set, philosophy and record of achievement we sought," says … "At WMU I'm absolutely astounded by the range of academic assets this campus has. I'm really excited about what we're …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33091

William L. Monroe funds endowed economics scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… The William L. Monroe Scholarship is a merit-based award given to students vying for the Presidential Scholar in … are encouraged to carry on the tradition of excellence set forth by Monroe. After graduation, Monroe launched a … labor relations and human resources management. He was initially hired in 1965 by Chrysler Corporation in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-william-monroe-scholarship

From marketing student to global go-getter

Haworth College of Business

… helped me realize my potential and encouraged me to set aspirational goals!” And Lemus has realized many … her honors thesis, “WMU Essential Studies: Creating Awareness for the New Required Curriculum.” The thesis was a yearlong project, which supported efforts to …

https://wmich.edu/business/lemus2021

Learner Support Review

Institutional Effectiveness

… of their academic programs.” These offerings typically set goals for learner development, and track and measure learning and process outcomes to test progress toward those goals.  Statement of Purpose WMU engages in an … Operations, Haenicke Institute for Global Education Ewa Urban, Director, Assessment and Effectiveness, Merze Tate …

https://wmich.edu/effectiveness/program/support

The world at Western on display at 27th International Festival

International Student and Scholar Services

… by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's festival is set for Sunday, April 3. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Take a trip around … foods prepared by international students in campus kitchens under the supervision of WMU Dining Services employees. Get a glimpse of the festival by watching the video "The World at Western." Festival hosts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30854

Michigan State Geographic Bee returns to WMU for ninth year

News

… year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The finals, set for around 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 1, are open to the … their knowledge of the world while vying for a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the National Geographic Bee … winner will receive $100 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to represent Michigan in the National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31165