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Prairie land to be burned at WMU's Asylum Lake Preserve

News

… preserve. Prescribed burns are fires that are intentionally set and carefully managed. They are periodically necessary to maintain and promote the health of the … there in 2003, 2005 and 2007. Last year's planned burn was canceled because the necessary spring conditions failed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31218

University Theatre presents 'Hair'

News

… a trip into the 60s with several performances of the Tony Award-winning musical "Hair" Nov. 14-23 in the Shaw Theatre … Sunday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. Featuring chart-topping hits, including “Let the Sunshine In” and “Age of Aquarius,” "Hair" … "A Chorus Line" (1989-90). "Hair" will also feature sound design by Broadway’s Josh Reid (WMU Theatre alum) and Abe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20101

WMU partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training

News

… communications, change management, emotional intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health, with … including Tim Furlong with My Quarter Turns, Justin Walworth with Peckham Inc., and mental health first aid … the University's subject matter experts and instructional design experts, training is delivered in the modalities best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55838

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are set to be recognized by YWCA Kalamazoo during their Women of Achievement Awards Celebration on Thursday, May 23 . Students  Genesis   … and positive change within their communities. "We are incredibly proud of the individuals being honored by the YMCA," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

Alumni classnotes, fall 2024

W Magazine

… ‘77, EdD ‘82, published his historical fiction book, “I, Soldier: A Voice from the American Civil War.” Vinod Thomas , BA ‘70, MA ‘71, published “Risk and … both of Spring Lake, Michigan, self-published their book “Designing Math Adventures: Using Design Thinking to Support …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-alumni-classnotes

Utopia Program

Theatre

… Utopia Program UTOPIA By Charles L. Mee Directed by: Joan Herrington   Choreographer: Morgan Bodie   …   Scenery & Properties Coordinator: Lindsey Cook   Costume Designer: Sammy McGuire   CAST Tilly:   Max Achenbach   …   Jennifer: Katie Bavirsha   Bob: Jacob Tyler Reinstein   Waiter: Andrew Klepser   Riff: Allison Ehlfeldt   Harriet: …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/utopia-program

WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students

News

… the past several weeks, University personnel have been in discussion about the initiative with officials at the Battle … After months of working with a recently discovered set of financial problems, the Miller College Board … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983

Twenty incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … South Christian High School and plans to major in interior design at WMU. She was awarded a Presidential Endowed … for two years in Connections Lunch Partners, which sets up lunch partners for special-needs students. She is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32715

Rhetoric and Writing Career Opportunities

English

… been able to contribute and add value through my writing in ways which give me the confidence necessary to succeed.    … as through teaching, freelance writing, and instructional design. I am happy to say that I use these skills every day … as writers, but readers as well. The reader-centered mindset I gained through the program has been invaluable in a …

https://wmich.edu/english/academics/undergraduate-0/rhetoric-writing-studies/rhetoric-writing-career-opportunities

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… like or are interested in. It's an opportunity to make new discoveries and connections through Japanese language and … students studying at partner institutions in China and Taiwan.   The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study … engaged Southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage