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Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

News

… excited to pursue a degree in political science at Western, with aspirations of one day becoming an advocate for … kids are forced to go and beg on the streets or work from a young age. They don't have any other choice. There's no … freedom, it's just amazing. Going from a place where you can't go outside or do anything and right now to be so free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Navigate Common Clinical Traps: Socratic Dialogue Demonstration

Addiction Studies Program (SPADA)

… Tiffany Lee Email for more information Do you sometimes struggle with common clinical traps such as clients looking to the … demonstrate how her four-stage model of Socratic Dialogue can help you effectively navigate these types of issues in …

https://wmich.edu/events/75569

Abosede and Navia: GAs for The Kalamazoo Promise

College of Education and Human Development

… their unique purpose and potential by providing them with opportunities to discover and develop talents and … more.    Abosede Odukoya, educational leadership What is your role as a Kalamazoo Promise GA? My role is to support … are your career goals? My career goal is to be a leader who can assess problems and design solutions that will guide …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-promise

Academics

Precollege Programming

… Bergeron” and Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “A Very Old Man With Wings”, among others, are also studied. Public speaking … Golding’s "Lord of the Flies" or Jacqueline Woodson's "If You Come Softly." Students meet public speaking requirements … through a variety of diverse texts both contemporary and canonical, including works by Shakespeare, Sophocles, Mary …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/atyp/academics

Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library

University Libraries

… Volmering on Waldo Library now offers a Seed Library, which can be helpful to new gardeners or growers with limited space. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The University … incredibly rewarding about sitting down to a meal with food you grew yourself, even if it’s just simple lettuce and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205

WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks

News

… Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home improvement project or … the key is disorder at the fiber level—not just how you actually build the mask," says Durbin. "It suggests … crystals," says Makin. "I was curious if what we had found with disorder in those systems applied to polymer-based …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847

Lithium-ion Battery Safety Guidance

Environmental Health and Safety

… (Li-ion) and lithium polymer (LiPo) cells and battery packs with comprehensive information to safely handle them under … documentation. 4.0 HANDLING AND USE Proper handling significantly reduces the risk of fire from reputable Li-ion … from reputable manufacturers, or acquire permission from your Lab Supervisor or WMU EHS. Reputable manufacturers …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/lithium-ion-battery-safety-guidance

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… he began an internship as an inside sales representative with Freedom Motors USA, a company that manufactures and … At first it may seem intimidating to join a club where you may not know anyone, but my advice would be to just go … people that will drive you to be the best person that you can be.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

News

… Program, Western students are employed to mentor and help with homework free of charge. Roughly 50 KPS students signed … "We're just trying to help the students any way we can." While the U.S. Department of Education is just … students need that sense of belonging, that feeling that you care. When they come to tutoring, it's one-on-one or in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

Funding

Medieval Institute

… Funding There are various ways your graduate education in medieval studies may be financially supported. Applicants to the MA program will be considered for graduate … additional opportunities for travel and research support with the Tashjian Study Fellowship . Students can also apply …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/academics/currentgrad/funding