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Minerals

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… on our planet. Minerals and gemstones currently make-up the majority of displays in the Schmaltz Museum of Earth … purchasing new display cases, improving lighting, and re-designing older cases to maximize viewing potential. In … teaching center will offer several learning programs designed to teach the public and student body basic …

https://wmich.edu/geology/minerals

Maps and Parking

WMU-Grand Rapids

… Ramp $2 per 30 minutes  $22 per day maximum All hours Paid upon exit (cash/credit) $150 per month 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., … Free to ride 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. $2 all-day parking in designated lots along route Evening Location Cost Hours … Free to ride 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. $2 all-day parking in designated lots along route Weekends Location Cost Hours …

https://wmich.edu/grandrapids/directions

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

News

… about anywhere, it's necessary to have water nearby. To supplement the four stormwater retention ponds at the … rates. In Michigan, both honeybees and bumblebees are in significant decline. Problems from pesticide use, climate … bees like leafcutter and mason bees are docile, unless aggressively provoked, and have a mild venom so there's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

Students study effectiveness of solar panel placement

News

… of solar energy. For their senior engineering design project, An Nguyen of Battle Creek, Blake Ryan of … power," says Gomez, adding that the station is hooked up to a tablet programmed to record and display in real time … the frame, explains Ryan, motioning to a box of rejected design ideas the team worked through until reaching their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53773

Applications for Libraries' open textbook grant due Dec. 4

University Libraries

… and content for their courses. The Libraries will award up to $10,000 in grants annually. The grant initiative … One student commented that "t he free textbook provides significant financial relief. It caused me to have a more … their courses. They may also work with WMUx instructional designers for support in altering their course design. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/oergrants2020

WMU professors help young adults prepare for college through daily lectures

College of Arts and Sciences

… misses a day of class, falls behind, or is simply struggling with a particular topic, that student can get free … and breadth of knowledge with high school students who are up for the challenge,” said Trevor Packer, Senior Vice … higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/professors-teach-ap-daily-lectures

Entrepreneurship Forum featuring Daniel J. May

Haworth College of Business

… people from around the state to Kalamazoo—all leading up to him establishing the only Black-owned cocktail lounge …

https://wmich.edu/events/69557

Global Innovation MBA Program in Taiwan

Master of Business Administration

… in Taiwan The Western Michigan University MBA program is designed for professionals in Taiwan and offers you maximum … Participate in experience-driven online sessions that are designed to inspire and prepare you for today's global … You can complete the program in as few as 15 months and up to 24 months. Students enrolling in the program will take …

https://wmich.edu/mba/taiwan

Backward Design

Teaching and Learning

… Backward Design Brief Overview Introduced in Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (1998), "Backward Design" is a … that include activities such as teaching, journaling, group work, formulating questions, and role playing. Most …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/backward-design

Advising

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… (K-12), B.A. in art history, B.F.A. in graphic design, B.F.A. in Product Design, B.F.A. in art with emphasis in ceramics, … If you would like to meet with the art advisor please set up an appointment.  Art advising appointments are available …

https://wmich.edu/art/admissions/advising