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Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… young people in her community only attend school through the eighth grade. Yet Borkholder pursued her goal and is now … says. "And I didn't think it was too bad, so I thought, 'What about getting my G.E.D?' And from that point to 11 … Schools, the majority of her multilingual learners are Amish speaking—often mistaken for Pennsylvania …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

U.C.-Davis prof to focus on economic impact of immigration in Sichel talk

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… (not verified) on Peri KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A scholar from the University of California at Davis will focus on the … former department chair, who retired in 2004. The lectures are open to the public and formatted with the general public … economics. For more information , contact Pozo at (269) 387-5553 or susan.pozo@wmich.edu or visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39251

New book about World War II memories grows out of class project

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… conducted interviews locally and as far away as Canada for the project. KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University … for $20 and is packed with the reminiscences of nearly 200 area residents who lived through the war, many of whom were … aware of the progression that has taken place in the United States and feel fortunate." Where to buy The book is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15025

Two new additions bring total number of WMU LEED buildings to 12

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… View II student housing complex were announced Nov. 24 as the University held a celebratory simultaneous unveiling of … certify five buildings in a single year. The event also was what is believed to be the first time anywhere that five … now has 12 LEED-certified facilities. An additional eight are registered and still going through the certification …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20386

Websites and Applications

Digital Accessibility

… All University websites, webpages and web-based software, whether hosted on campus or by an outside vendor, need to be … wmich.edu administrators. Web designers and developers. What standards do you need to meet? All WMU websites, …

https://wmich.edu/digital-accessibility/creating-accessible-content/websites-applications

Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum

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… by Stacey Lowis on From left: Preisner and Roff KALAMAZOO—The owners of a company that started with a competition … wear the craziest socks to work will kick off the 2014-15 Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series next month at … public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977

Koretsky set to take WMU College of Arts and Sciences reins

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… Michigan University's Lee Honors College, will become the dean of WMU's College of Arts and Sciences, effective … college have tremendously benefited me throughout my own career as a professional scientist, teacher and … the college's enrollment climbed from 1,639 in 2013 to 1,756 last fall. Her tenure as dean has included launch of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/32004

Become a group fitness instructor or F45 trainer

University Recreation

… Become a group fitness instructor or F45 trainer Motivate others with health and wellness Become a fitness instructor … practical training. Participants who complete the training are given an opportunity to audition and interview for a …   Fitness Instructor Training Frequently Asked Questions What is the Aerobics Instructor Training program? It is an …

https://wmich.edu/rec/instructortraining

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees again in 2018

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… Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees again in 2018 Submitted by Anonymous (not … have been re-elected chair and vice chair, respectively, of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. The two … in June 2014, is a WMU alumnus who retired after a 26-year career with the Michigan State Police. After retiring, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44979

Let's ride: WMU equestrian takes reins of new horse to lead football Broncos onto home turf

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—He's been patrolling the Western Michigan University campus for years, and on … pair has been training together for several weeks to prepare for the sights and sounds of game day. "Not just any … personality that's really laid back and able to deal with whatever rolls his way as well as the confidence to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65524