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International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through Friday, Nov. 12-18 . The 2016 … the main campus to educate and entertain. Plus, the Indian Student Association has planned a related cultural … during which attendees can experience Caribbean life by way of the Dominican Republic, learn about how various …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36352

WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution

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… public institution of higher education in U.S. history. Forward thinking in design, scope and size, this historic philanthropic … Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed). "We call it the Empowering Futures Gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413

WMU's Teaching Modalities

Teaching and Learning

… synchronous distance education. Students see these designations when they register for courses. The following … to deliver a variety of teaching practices in an efficient way. Each modality also requires different skills. Teaching … accessible), and microphones are all useful, as is setting up a consultation with the Instructional Technology …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/teaching-modalities

Bringing Japanese Religion and Culture to Career

College of Arts and Sciences

… meeting leaders of lay Buddhist movements, experiencing waterfall purification, creating manga-style art. Welcome to … religions. “It just opens one’s eyes to how big and different the world is but also how similar we can be even … in manga art – where they collaborated with students to design a WMU mascot. Mendes says the field school changed …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/japan-study-abroad

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a trip around the world without leaving Michigan by attending the 29th annual International Festival, which features … members. Open to the public. Saturday, March 10 Japan Twang: Tsugaru-Jamisen with Sato Michiyoshi performance —3 to … include everything from traditional folk songs to modern compositions and are accessible to listeners of all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45285

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a specific moment when she realized she was destined to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to … of support that they deserve in medical other bureaucratic settings?” she says.   As she achieves her professional …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

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… exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their work. Allison Downey , associate … as the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … disciplines. "Allison is passionate, dedicated and an asset to WMU," wrote one former student. "She has taken an art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester

News

… an opportunity to get the hang of campus life early by attending Fall Welcome , a four-day program that assists … traffic, students who can't arrive by noon will need to wait and move in any time Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday … move in. Most residence hall students are expected to be settled in their rooms by the end of Saturday. One Stop …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602

Thank You Notes

Career and Student Employment Services

… you notes 22% of employers are less likely to hire a candidate who does not send a thank you and 91% like being … Creates an opportunity to introduce information that wasn’t brought up in the interview. Thank you notes should … Dear Ms. Lewis:    Thank you for the time you took to set up my visit with Golub & Company as a part of the …

https://wmich.edu/career/thankyou

Air Force ROTC

College of Aviation

… with Michigan State University, is an educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become an … and the historical development of air power, essentially setting the foundation of their military knowledge. Want to learn more? Watch our episode of Hangar Talks …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/academics/air-force-rotc