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"First Voice Generation" documentary screening and Q&A with filmmaker Cynthia Martinez

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… "First Voice Generation" documentary screening and Q&A with filmmaker Cynthia Martinez Submitted by Emily Monacelli … students in Holland, Mich., who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of being the … global pandemic and virtual learning exacerbated their struggles. Join filmmaker and WMU alumna Cynthia Martinez for a …

https://wmich.edu/events/72804

Go for Gold: An interview with Lisa Dobbin

College of Fine Arts

… Go for Gold: An interview with Lisa Dobbin Lisa Dobbin is the Artistic/Education … located in Macomb County Michigan. Dobbin began working with All The World’s A Stage as a staff artist in 2002 and … Master of Arts in Psychology (Applied Behavioral Analysis with a specialization in Organizational Behavioral …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/10/lisadobbin

Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology

News

… Waldo Library opens with fresh look, new technology Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Michigan University's Waldo Library will re-open this fall with a new, fresh look featuring energy-efficient lighting, … and reconfigured technology; and opened the Bookmark Café with WMU Dining Services," says Julie Garrison , dean of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54887

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by … Mich.—Support and education for professionals who work with young people in programs outside of the classroom are … "Good intentions are good, but we need more when working with youth." A master's degree and graduate certificate in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her … environment doesn’t work for its diverse student population with varied schedules and personal commitments.     WMU’s … part of the mentorship program has helped me focus on the bigger picture of why I am in school. Mike has helped me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kim Huls and … created Language Exchange. HOLLAND, Mich.—Helping with homework can be difficult for parents; middle school … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… student receives award for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer … Veterans Affair Medical Center, Fischer has been working with patients in the long-term care unit. As part of the … Park  in Traverse City, Michigan. There he will be involved with the garden's programming to encourage healthy and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

More to discover at 2023 Western Week: Kickin’ it with the Broncos

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… More to discover at 2023 Western Week: Kickin’ it with the Broncos Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … come together to share their Bronco spirit. It all starts with Giving Day on April 12 . A Bye Bye Bernhard farewell … to be able to highlight our Spring Football Showcase within Western Week’s engaging programming,” adds Athletics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71328

WMU Concert Band to perform with Portage Central High School Symphonic Band

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… WMU Concert Band to perform with Portage Central High School Symphonic Band Submitted by … , at Portage Central High School in a shared concert with the Portage Central High School Symphonic Band. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45970

Graduate student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue'

W Magazine

… student pushes the boundaries of traditional music genres with 'Tango Avenue' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jane … musical territory. “For some people, tango is just a dance with a cliché rose in the mouth. Most of my pieces are not … “Also, I realized that a lot of my fellow musicians struggled because of the pandemic, so I tried to support them in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63905