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Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions
News
… life." But there would be plenty of growing in her future—not in fields but in living rooms across the country. Long … audition asked me where mine was," says Long, who didn't know how to play the instrument. "They were about to finish … and call it a day until I had interrupted. Sure, I don't know how to play the guitar, but I wasn't going to let this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204
H4E Community Program
Humanities for Everybody
… will receive free books, tuition and snacks. There are no age or citizenship requirements for this program. Active … taught by Dr. Thomas Bailey Session 2 –Oct. 24 to Nov. 21 "The Black image in the White mind" taught by Dr. … and events in African-American history and assess the struggles and accomplishments of African-Americans. Interested …
https://wmich.edu/humanitiesforeverybody/community-program
Bridge Year Program
Humanities for Everybody
… creates a supportive environment for all our students (no matter what their skills may be) in which to gain … skills and habits of mind, and ask for help when needed. Another advantage of our program is the inter-generational … and events in African-American history and assess the struggles and accomplishments of African-Americans. Understand …
https://wmich.edu/humanitiesforeverybody/bridge-year
WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president
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… WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Edward B. Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331
Disability
Institutional Equity
… are, hence, required to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise … Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the … and others have equal access to its programs, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or …
https://wmich.edu/equity/disability
WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter
News
… Anderson says. "Our students graduate with excellent knowledge of the content of their own disciplines, but what … any business and are able to navigate that successfully and not get thwarted from accomplishing their goals." The … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074
WMU takes action to advance racial justice
News
… of equity and inclusion. Today the University is announcing two major initiatives aimed at dismantling systemic … in an effort to demonstrate that hate and racism have no place among us." Information about how to formally submit … New workshops on power privilege and identity, microaggressions and cultural humility: The Office of Diversity …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61328
WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences
Theatre
… Rafferty . The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes and sixth-grade art … Rafferty's adaptation of Bruce Coville's award-winning novel works a fine balance between the mundane and magical … featured in Broadway's "War Horse" in 2011. Potgieter is not a new face to the WMU Department of Theatre—he last …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300
Updates in Academic Affairs: September 15, 2016
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… and is based in the Bernhard Center. The day includes keynote lectures, workshops, an awards ceremony recognizing … begins at 8:30 a.m. in rooms 208-210 and includes keynote presentations by past WMU Distinguished Teaching Award recipients, teaching with technology training and virtual reality experiences. At 11 a.m. …
https://wmich.edu/provost/updates-academic-affairs-september-15-2016
Media
Seita Scholars Program
… Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans (WMU News, May 31, … mentors a Seita Scholar (WMU College of Arts and Sciences, November 2015) Issues and Ales Event: College Access. … teens leaving foster care (USA Today, June 15, 2009) Kellogg Foundation grants $500,000 to foster care efforts …
https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media