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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director
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… which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni … replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789
Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers
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… also using their equipment and skills to make essential supplies for doctors and nurses. ENGINEERING AID Ryan Barker … the country sit idle, a laboratory of sorts has sprung up inside Barker’s home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His … will be donated to Lakeshore FIRST Robotics. SELF-TAUGHT SUPPORT Michael Mills sits near his 3D printer. Right now, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007
Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings
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… swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much … The immediate inconvenience masks can create—fogging up glasses and making breathing and speaking incrementally … national Behavioral Science Response to COVID-19 Working Group , he’s worked on similar messaging campaigns aimed at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906
Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19
Haworth College of Business
… a peer mentor involved much more communication with my group of externs,” says James Rubio , a senior from Canton, … to talk any time made them feel more comfortable and supported.” Khansa Shaikh Organization and balance has helped … resilience as we emerge from COVID-19. This extern group is actually quite lucky because they may have more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337
Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'
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… experience." "COVID-19 has shown us that we are all bound up in each other globally. Right now, both the United States … of various speaker sessions, an international group project and additional culture videos. These have helped … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298
Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles
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… energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's … sensors that are drawing tons of power being fed into a super computer that processes all those sensor outputs and … mile of road, it equates to a very minimal investment and a significant improvement in safety and energy efficiency of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919
Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries
University Libraries
… "One of our most vibrant classes is a theater history group. It's a whole group of extroverts," Steuer says. The … to be happy with 25 students. Two hundred thirty-eight signed up for it," recalls Langan. One of the reasons for … to us because they need help, and we help them. We don't assign grades or do any sort of evaluation. We're a safe place …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back
Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion
University Libraries
… to explore basic concepts of intersectionality and microaggressions, acknowledge structures that support white privilege and racist systems, and practice vulnerability. To wrap up the series, Safe on Campus training was provided in …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-dei
WMU Libraries awards nineteen grants for open textbook adoptions
University Libraries
… in December 2019 by the University Libraries, provide support and incentive to instructors interested in adopting … One student commented that "The free textbook provides significant financial relief. It caused me to have a more … The ease of access, low cost and high-quality content are significant benefits to instructors and students using open …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/oer-grants
Associate professor of literacy studies receives COVID-19 response grant
Special Education and Literacy Studies
… Endowment COVID-19 Response Grant. The grant will fund a design-based research study to provide academic and linguistic support for English learners (ELs) during the COVID-19 … student formative assessments. A key feature of design-based research is that it is situated in a real …
https://wmich.edu/specialed/associate-professor-literacy-studies-receives-covid-19-response-grant