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'Hitting the books' can improve English language teaching

News

… The situation could change in time, though, with the aid of books such as one penned by Patrick T. Randolph , a … Students, and Dr. Paul McPherron , coordinator of the undergraduate English as a second language program at Hunter College of the City University of New York. "Cat Got Your Tongue?: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23023

Groundbreaking for Valley Dining Center set

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… set Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rendering of the south facade of the Valley Dining Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … June 12 , for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on a dramatic new dining facility that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24622

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… Michigan University. The brewing programs, which will be offered starting in fall 2015, were developed by the two schools working in close coordination with the industry. The … brewing practices. The facility will be critical to both schools' efforts. Hands-on experience, internships and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… on Dr. John Jellies —also known as "The Leech Guy"—was one of two researchers honored this fall with a Distinguished … from the WMU Magazine archives . Leeches and light Photo of an illuminated leech At the end of a lab table clogged with notebooks and instruments, five …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

Student-designed neonatal ventilator wins two more prestigious awards

News

… invention also was recently named the U.S. National Winner of the 2015 James Dyson Award, besting runner-up inventions from the likes of Stanford University, Clemson University and the University of Houston. The Dyson award competition saw a record number …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25963

Area families needed to host visiting international teachers, students

International Student and Scholar Services

… and students arriving from Japan in August. A stipend of $450 a month will be paid to each hosting family for the duration of the guest's stay, which can range from four weeks to one … personal expenses while in the United States. Benefits of hosting a visitor Exposing your family to a new language …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32108

Graduate Programs

Political Science

… Graduate Programs The Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University offers three graduate programs: Master of Arts, Master of International Development Administration …

https://wmich.edu/politics/graduate

Medallion

Medallion

… Medallion The Lee Honors College and the Office of Admissions co-sponsor the Medallion Scholarship Program, … and is valued at approximately  $93,120  over the course of four years . Each year, WMU selects a cohort of new …

https://wmich.edu/medallion

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units … This year, 47 scholars were chosen from a senior class of 6,313 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is … featuring a keynote address by Dr. John M. Dunn , president of WMU. Also making remarks will be Dr. William G. Rantz , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Duo Hardware Token Distribution Guidelines

Information Technology

… may be eligible for a hardware token only when one or more of the following conditions are met: 1. Lack of a Compatible Mobile Device The user does not possess a … be reviewed by the Help Desk and, if necessary, by members of the Security Team. Approved requests will receive …

https://wmich.edu/it/rules/duo-hardware-token-distribution-guidelines