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University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates

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… University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Toni … in several special programs during the weeks leading up to Spring Commencement ceremonies held Saturday , … to recognize faculty, staff, or WMU groups who have made a significant contribution to the LBGTQ community at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52659

About the Department of History

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… those pursuing high school history certification. Courses designed to foster discipline-specific pedagogy have remained … he immigrated to the United States, continued to build up the teaching training focus of the department. While he … course in the history department. Teacher education groups nationwide called for greater emphasis on preparing …

https://wmich.edu/history/about

Magazine 2022

College of Education and Human Development

… programs. WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families New education program … has to offer. From the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association (MODA) fashion show, to the representation … K-12 teachers, human service professionals, innovative designers, and health and wellness specialists. View a full …

https://wmich.edu/education/magazine-2022

Advertising students place third in regional competition

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… and advisor to the team. "Yet the students really stepped up and presented a convincing solution. It was a terrific … the 18- to 25-year-old market with the launch of products designed especially for this age group. Because the district in which WMU competes was so large, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15118

Two honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… Michigan Autism Council, and he was among a select group invited to the State Capitol this spring as a new autism-related bill was signed into law. Fuqua also was named Psychologist of the … the First-Year Experience Curriculum Committee, WMU Upward Bound and the International Festival Committee. A WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600

Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award

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… Kellogg Foundation is first recipient of aviation award Submitted … The Kellogg Foundation was singled out for its longtime support for diversity initiatives that impact the college and … to create a world-class aviation program in Battle Creek. A significant portion of the grants from the foundation to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/336

Tweets net huge book donation and generous outpouring from Japan

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… KALAMAZOO—Twitter messages requesting Japanese books to support Western Michigan University's new major in Japanese … hours, he opened every box, sorted the materials, and sold duplicate and unnecessary items to used bookstores. Then he … houses had been half-destroyed, and as they were cleaning up the chaos, they didn't know what to do with their books," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4831

Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… to a better future. Proceeds from the dinner program will support the Walker Institute's mission to promote more … private reception. Individual tables are available for groups of eight people. Visit mywmu.com/walkerinstitute to … to studying race, ethnicity and poverty, and the struggle for justice and civil rights. Among the chief …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… games at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … reopens. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside unoccupied buildings and student commuter lots will not be plowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… Nov. 12 by the Institute of International Education with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of … over the 2011-12 academic year enrolling 121 students, up from 74 students from six partner institutions during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017