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Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… up with the Invisible Need Project to give students struggling with food insecurity new freshly prepared meal … Need co-chair. "Yet, we are seeing so many students who struggle with food insecurity, housing insecurity, unexpected … part of the population. That 'it doesn't happen to people like me.' But that was my circle. That could have been my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

Working with Students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

Disability Services for Students

… a spotlight on the interpreter if possible. Back lighting (like a window) can cause poor visibility. The student may … your class in person or remotely. When the captioner is logged in remotely, you will need to wear a microphone or …

https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices/faculty-resources/working-students-who-are-deaf-or-hard-hearing

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

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… just clicked with this general English class. They struggled with reading and writing, and I identified with that." … teachers leave the profession every year, she says, the stakes are higher than ever. "I feel gratitude and joy and … authors. "The most powerful part of that is them writing like the authors and me asking, 'Who thinks they beat this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

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… 2023 Bronco Challenge, who have the option this year to suggest some project ideas, include Kalsec, Greif, GreenLink … problems that affect our business," Justice adds. "Programs like the Bronco Challenge are one way we can support and … and in some cases, it led to transformative results. "My biggest takeaway is that there is a large group of people that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… from the stage. "Even at her worst times, she didn't seem like someone dying from cancer," says Berkow. "She was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

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… for a mission as a super spy or as a space pirate, fly like an eagle over Paris in the future, go rock climbing or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

All Life is Learning - March 2022

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… comic books—can be used to cover a serious subject like nonviolent resistance. In this class we will learn … Walden Woods, Classroom Modern Finance - Understanding Cryptocurrency  – Joe Kiser, Wed. 3/2 and 3/9, 5 to 6:30 … The events committee meets once a month and loves to get suggestions as well as new committee members. Please contact …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/march-2022

Alumni News

Trombone Program

… University? If your name is not on the list and you would like it added, please  contact Steve Wolfinbarger . Carrie … and has performed with many well-known artists. Earlie Braggs, M.M.'01 : Earlie is a freelance trombonist and … Anibal has played with several latin american artists like Christian Castro, Luis Fonsi, Kany García, Cultura …

https://wmich.edu/trombone/news

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

College of Arts and Sciences

… require ‘fixing’ and defines people by their disability. Like racism and sexism, ableism classifies entire groups of … and gender identities not included in this list. Microaggressions – Manifestations of prejudice and hatred that are … proactive, and even preventive approach. Racial microaggressions are brief and commonplace verbal, behavioral, and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/wmu-dei-definitions

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… felt the parent-child relationship change presented the biggest challenge. While the student is necessarily the focal … range of issues involving their students, from academic struggles to social dilemmas to the ins and outs of parenting a … I've ever emailed Shari or needed Shari, she's made me feel like I'm the only person she's working with." Partners and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961