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Concentration in Early Childhood Education - General and Special Education (ZS endorsement)

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

… wishing to add the ZS endorsement, are also ideal candidates for this program. **The current program is being … their programs by December 2026. See below for courses: Fall 2024:  ED 6060 Spring 2025: ED 6080 and ED 5750 Summer 1 2025: ED 6110 Summer 2 2025: ED 6140 Fall 2025: ES 6340 (and ED 6060, if not taken in Fall 2024) …

https://wmich.edu/teaching/early-childhood-concentration

Light Bulb Sustainability Program

Custodial Services

… the efficiency and effectiveness of the crew and program.  How successful is the light bulb sustainability program? A … the pilot phase of the program. One of the most significant and positive results of the program was the noticeable … and continue to maintain high customer satisfaction. How are lighting issues identified? Lighting issues are …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/custodial/lightbulb

Valley Dining Center achieves LEED Gold certification

News

… systems. A Food Pulper and Water Extraction System that can reduce the typical food and scrap volume by 87 percent … food waste. The state-of-the-art dining center opened in fall 2016 to serve WMU students, faculty, staff and visitors … will be coordinated to honor the accomplishment in the fall. Additional details about WMU's evolving neighborhood …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47584

Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association

College of Education and Human Development

… was sworn in as the next president of the  Michigan American College Personnel Association (ACPA-Michigan).  Casey   … it has been on hiatus and not only give it new life but see how we can serve a new group of HESA professionals. I am deeply …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter

All Life is Learning - April 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… 11:59 p.m., we're pulling out the fundraising stops to show our support for our beloved OLLI program. Today, I’m … help further enhance the OLLI student experience. I know we can do it with your help! The easiest way is to give online, … of Kalamazoo, Auditorium "Prohibition: It's Rise and Fall" with Randy Schau, Tuesdays 4/16 through 4/23 from 10 …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/april-2024

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Daniel Macfarlane , associate professor of environmental and … will receive the Emerging Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 . “Dr. … change, sustainability and technology issues in American and Canadian waterways. Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/daniel-macfarlane-honored-2024-emerging-scholar-award

AMP Lab @ WMU

WMU-Grand Rapids

… and Grand Rapids Community College. The AMP Lab @ WMU showcases Michigan's manufacturing job opportunities and … of engineers, designers and other skilled individuals can cultivate their abilities. The AMP Lab @ WMU offers … future of manufacturing.   What's in the Space A visual showcase where the general public may visually see and gain …

https://wmich.edu/grandrapids/amp-lab

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

News

… See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City" (2019) by Dr. Mona Hana-Attisha , discussion led … of the author’s courage and tenacity, this story focuses on how the Flint water crisis was discovered and then exposed … 27 . No matter which party prevails in the election this fall, the other side may be tempted to contest the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Teaching Children with Visual Impairments

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… they will need to lead successful lives. These skills fall into two major areas:  Skills that are needed to … teacher to assure that the student with visual impairments can access the regular curriculum. Duties include … into Braille or large print, modifying materials so they can be read tactually and modifying test materials to …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/academics/teacher

Some 1,500 Malaysian students expected for the 2013 Midwest Games

News

… by members of Malaysian student organizations at American universities located throughout the Midwest, will be … 1,500 Malaysian students from across the United States and Canada to Kalamazoo for a weekend of spirited athletic … a much-anticipated event that draws students from states as far away as Texas and California, as well as Canada and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6685