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Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… the Department of Sociology and director of the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic, will talk about “Paws for Thought: Ethical Considerations of Therapy Dog Work” at 5:30 p.m. in Room 2209 of the WMU Student Center … 5 in Room 2209 of the student center. This talk explores how Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Klara and the Sun helps us think …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… “I’ve always wanted to be a professor who brings their best work to the classroom so that students can do their best work. And it’s really the innovative mindset … students for their careers. In fact, Cowley highlighted how he uses R.E.A.L. projects—an acronym that guides his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

Agendas in reporting about global warming to be examined in talk

News

… Hall . His presentation, titled "News Judgment vs. Opinion: Do I have an Agenda When I Write about Global Warming?" is … there are two enduring and contradictory criticisms of how media like the New York Times approach hot button issues … is bringing together scientists and humanists to consider how the world's temperature, environmental and social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11039

Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

Teaching and Learning

… upon faculty members. It pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is … the course of the nominee's creative or academic career. Suggested topics for the reflections include: a description of … sponsoring letters, and narrative, must be updated. Other documentation that the nominee wishes the Committee to know …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/faculty-development/awards/distinguished-faculty-scholar

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… and teaching them words like “octopus.” Each student shows different levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a … school system.  Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative workers and volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment … “We even get students that are 9 years old and they don’t even have a pencil grip. They don’t know how to hold a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally

News

… low-income patients with round-trip bus fare to necessary doctor’s appointments. $5 a week sends a child in foster … cards to all faculty, staff and retirees is underway. How to give One-time donations by cash, check or credit card. Pledges, payable by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

News

… NEW YORK—A former Western Michigan University football standout is putting his success to good use. Sam Beal , now a … Beal says. "I would love to be that voice and be out there showing that I’m supporting beating this disease." The … up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he watched his mother work as a caregiver for elderly patients. She recently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Education meets innovation: Interior design students envision accessible future for teen living with rare progressive disease

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Interior design students bonded with Donovan Lassig, center, through multiple site visits to … and ride it to the garage and get in the car. That's how we function right now." A TURNING POINT Bridget Lassig … with disabilities. In spring 2022, Buchholz's class got to work. "They interviewed us very thoroughly. They got to see …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69849

Secondary Education, MA

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

… Secondary Education, MA Apply Now Apply for Scholarships Download Flyer Overview Turn your passion for teaching into … Learn more Why apply? Integrated Learning: Master the "how" and the "what" simultaneously by blending teaching … having transcripts reviewed for approved discipline coursework. Completion of the 18-month master’s degree in …

https://wmich.edu/teaching/secondary/masters

Admission Criteria

Transfer

… as transfer students when they have completed college coursework during a fall or spring semester after graduating from … semester grades Number of college-level courses completed How to apply Apply online . Request official transcripts be … high school or GED score Western Michigan University has adopted a test-optional policy .  However, if you graduated …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/criteria