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Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice

W Magazine

… helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … he could think of, and lots of methods that were suggested to him, but no amount of hot tea brought his voice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637

Student team launching NASA competition dream

News

… rockets since watching “October Sky” in seventh grade. Now, as part of the College of Engineering and Applied … members worked separately to build rockets from kits. Now, they work together to build one rocket from individual parts using knowledge learned in the classroom. “We’re now building from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773

Our Distinguished Alumni: Marlo Martin

College of Fine Arts

… the founder and Artistic Director of eXit SPACE, theNEST, NOD Theater, theBOOST dance festival, and badmarmarDANCE. … and nurturing fellow artists. This homecoming we are honoring Marlo Martin with our Art Educators Award. Tell us a … live in a city that respects the arts yet continues to struggle with supporting artists. I have made it my life’s work …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/marlo-martin

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… safety nationwide Submitted by Erin Flynn on It’s not why the chicken crossed the road, but how drivers … attention—and saving lives in the process. "Everybody knows speeding is wrong and hitting people is bad, but there … were actually following the posted speed limits. So, he suggested enlisting police to strictly enforce the law when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU

College of Education and Human Development

… Lee, Smith and Erhardt spell out WMU at a temple. "I had no idea what they were speaking in the music video, but I … says Smith. "And then a couple of years later I found another music video, but this time I knew that it was K-Pop … in the language was limited to ordering items off a menu. Now she feels more confident in having conversations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268

2016-17

Western News

… dates for 2016-17 are: Sept. 7 and 21; Oct. 5 and 19; Nov. 2 and 16; Dec. 7; Jan. 11 and 25; Feb. 8 and 22; … faculty activity reports, CV updates; Linda Dunn honored by women’s groups; On Campus with Michael Taylor. … May 25, 2017 Story highlights: Medical school scholarship honors Dunn; Delta partners with WMU for maintenance training; …

https://wmich.edu/westernnews/2016-17

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… old and they don’t even have a pencil grip. They don’t know how to hold a pen. They have never held a pen” says … program, which is designed for students that are at risk of not completing school. “Some of them do not have the skill level of the grade they have placed in, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

Workforce Education and Development Prior Learning Application Information

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Learning Application Information Graduate students can now apply for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) credits within … and eligible. Per WMU policy, such credits can be no more than 50% of the total program credits (rounding to … via PLA) MA in Workforce Education and Development - non-certified (students can earn up to 15 out of 30 credits …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/wfed-priorlearning

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

News

… Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with … speaker, teach-in event Submitted by Deanne Puca on NOTE: The Teach-in event has been relocated from the WMU … Black communities. 2:30 to 3:20 p.m.: Student demands for 2025: What are we asking for now?— This session will examine …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… as well as informative, and that's why organizers say no one should miss Western Michigan University's 30th annual … is global, and WMU fostering that sentiment for 30 years now is very impressive." Admission to International Festival is free, and for a nominal fee, attendees may taste traditional cuisines …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52294