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Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with participants from the Center for Disability Services to … for program participants. Senior Steven Lopez lends a hand with Alexis Bailey's Wild Wheel project with participants … with a degree in pre-physician assistant, was an intern and now works at the center. Alexis Bailey helps a participant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885

Discovering resilience and the ability to pivot in the face of the unexpected

W Magazine

… you can see evidence of the pace of change all around you. With a few clicks, we can order a pizza, buy a week’s worth of groceries or even obtain a new car, all without leaving the couch. Advancements in self-driving … changing world, finding new ways to help them flourish no matter what the future may hold. Adapting to change is …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/president-letter-spring-2021

Tara Severino

Immigration Support

… Tara Severino Tara M. Severino Associate Director of Immigration … for WMU.  Severino graduated magna cum laude from WMU with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. She spent 3 … of Arts in socio-cultural studies of education graduating with honors again from WMU in December 2014. Severino is a …

https://wmich.edu/immigration/directory/severino

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

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… says racism is a pandemic in America—and children are not immune. "When something big happens in our country, … and Education at Western Michigan University. As some do with other taboo topics of conversation, parents are now … conversation a step further and talk about anti-bias. She suggests resources for parents such as the conscious kid , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000

Music student wins trombone competition

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… Music student wins trombone competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dewyer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western … at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. With the win, Dewyer brings home a new trombone worth … the young Dewyer against students several years older. With the victory, Dewyer was invited to perform in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16704

Classes of Mail and USPS Services

Logistical Services

… to process outgoing mail.  Below is a list of mail classes with a brief description. Postcards Postcards are typically a single piece of card stock with the following characteristics: Maximum thickness of … etc. must be hand cancelled.  They are charged with a non-machinable surcharge even if they weigh less than one …

https://wmich.edu/logisticalservices/mail/outgoing-mail/classes-services

Michigan's Oral Proficiency Requirement for Teachers of World Languages

World Languages and Literature

… Requirement for Teachers of World Languages In compliance with the Michigan Department of Education, The Department of … wish to become certified (e.g., their teaching majors and minors). In addition to passing the MTTC, candidates who wish to be certified to teach world languages are now required to meet oral proficiency standards. As of May …

https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/oralproficieny

WMU Essential Studies Faculty Resources

Faculty Senate

… to enter Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) rubric numbers (with visuals) Directions on how to enter Student Learning … to enter Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) for large classes (with visuals) Directions on how to enter Student Learning …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/wmuessentialstudies/wmuessentialstudies-interactivetutorials

Climate change focus of honors college lectures

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… Climate change focus of honors college lectures Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lyceum Lecture Series begins Jan. … —"History and Climate Change: What's Culture Got To Do With It?," Dr. Sarah Hill , associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3798

Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

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… Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established … full-time faculty, staff and administrators who have innovative ideas to help address the many challenges posed by … that can be started immediately and remotely. Applications with participants from more than one unit are strongly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925