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The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
News
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was … remembers Barbee-McNeal. "Somebody in the car said, 'You girls sound smooth; your harmony is smooth like velvet.' … Award. "We're still trying to do it. We'll retire when we can't do it, or can't walk, or whatever," laughs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
What is Differential Tuition?
College of Fine Arts
… of an enhanced educational experience for students like you. As a student in one of the College of Fine Arts … you will receive print credits toward that cost) What if I can't afford differential tuition? We recognize the … and scholarships offered specifically by your department within the College of Fine Arts. Department scholarships are …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/differentialtuition
Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships
News
… attributes much of her daughter's success to the WIRE Youth Development Programs offered by the Lewis Walker … that they needed," says Perkins. "They would help with tutoring. She had a lot of students help her with her … heavily involved in WIRE programs. "We try to get it so we can start our kids early and do third grade math and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303
Classroom Assessment
Assessment
… assessment and their website is an excellent resource if you would like to learn more. Classroom Assessment … to gather feedback and assess student learning in real-time within a classroom setting. It emphasizes the importance of …
https://wmich.edu/assessment/toolkit/classroom
CAS Research Week Poster Sesson
College of Arts and Sciences
… 49008 US Scheduled The College of Arts and Sciences invites you to participate in the 2026 CAS Research Week Poster … and Creative Scholarship Celebration Week . To submit your poster proposal and for further details, please fill … College of Arts and Sciences offers a poster template for your convenience, but you are welcome to create your own …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/events/cas-2026-postersession
Punctuation: Question Mark
Writing Style Guide
… question. (What time is it?) Do not use a question mark with an indirect question. (He asked if we knew the time.) … it applies to the whole sentence. Who said "Ask not what your country can do for you"? He asked, "What time is it?" Is it ever …
https://wmich.edu/writing/punctuation/questionmark
Students find springboard to success at WMU
News
… believe my experiences are a testament to the fact that if you seek out opportunities, work to improve yourself, and work to improve this University, you can accomplish more in your four years here than you ever … of 2017-18 graduates who responded were actively engaged within months of earning a WMU degree. Nearly three-fourths …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040
Newsletter Feature: October 2021
Medieval Institute Publications
… cross over. For centuries, people protected the community with bonfires at crossroads, costumes, (turnip!) … maybe gender-bending animals in Continental romances. (We can’t decide). But we know that difference does not always … other side of that veil and whatever crosses over. So when you light that jack-o'-lantern or hold your breath as you …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/halloween-2021
WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes
College of Education and Human Development
… textual analysis to explore six work-related subreddits with comments containing the word "pizza" during a one-year … pizza parties are the humorous answer to "What can management do to satisfy, reward or reward employees?" … disapproval for organizational pizza parties; “If you weren't aware pizza parties can effectively replace all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148
Event set to help students, employees learn about rec center
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… verified) on A CycleFit class during the 2017 New Year, New You event. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Student Recreation Center … sampling of the SRC's numerous classes and activities that can help members of the campus community get on a healthy … to 10:30 p.m. Students and employees can—at no cost—show up with their Bronco Card and workout clothes and check out …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44327