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Supporting libraries through collaboration

University Libraries

… knowledge and research that drives academic excellence and discovery. However, their work doesn’t stop at the campus … that propel state and national library initiatives forward, collaborating with colleagues across Michigan and … librarian and assistant professor In early 2020, Orlowska met with our archive and regional history curators to …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-supporting-libraries

Faculty Research and Creative Activities Awardee Archives

Research and Innovation

… Faculty Research and Creative Activities Awardee Archives 2021-22 FRACAA Name Department Project Title Ari-Gur, Pnina; Elise DeDoncker … Health, Physical Education and Recreation Nicotine and Thermoregulation during Acute Heat Exposure Dr. Essani, …

https://wmich.edu/research/fracaa-archives

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

News

… Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen … in this area. The College of Education and Human Development added two degrees in 2019 to build its academic … bringing in students from across southwest Michigan and nearby states, we can partner with groups in other areas." …

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

All Life is Learning - January 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

Director's Note Happy New Year!  As we prepare for a new semester, here are some friendly reminders: Course … remember that  self-registration online  is the  fastest way to register for courses —we have included step-by-step … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/january-2025

Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities

News

… Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with … American ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sage and sweet grass sway in the breeze under the shadow of the obelisk in front … Parkview Campus. Two of the four sacred plants on the Indigenous medicine wheel, Dr. Dee Sherwood and student Skyler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead … Maggie King, BS ‘23, MA ‘24, goes for the kill in an outstanding 2023 volleyball season, which included an NCAA … volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants 2025

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… opportunities that support students in their pursuit of meaningful careers and a life well lived. The 2025 Venture Grants are awarded to innovative ideas that will pilot, inspire and … DigitalWMU career fair was attended by 19 companies and nearly 150 students from a dozen majors, resulting in new …

https://wmich.edu/provost/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants/2025

All Life is Learning – September 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… our third annual Taste of OLLI, and what a fantastic time we had! This was our most successful Taste of OLLI yet. Thank you to all … Building across the street for lunch, then head to the nearby Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, which houses a …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/september-2023

WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize

News

… WMU student invention wins $10,000 Lemelson-MIT 'Cure it!' prize Submitted by Anonymous (not … search for the most inventive team of undergraduate and individual graduate students. The Lemelson-MIT Program awarded $65,000 in prizes for inventions in the healthcare, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24028

Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp

News

… course. Campers work together to get all of their squad members over a wall on the obstacle course. Army National Guard Corporal … over lofty logs and traversing water obstacles that seemed nearly impossible, camp participants pressed on, learning to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148