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CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning … Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development's (CEHD) faculty were recently awarded three grants … social justice through applied research and community service projects. As part of the mission, the institute is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

News

… WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned Submitted by … are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … Thursday, Oct. 10 Homecoming tailgate luncheon—WMU Dining Services lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all dining centers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720

Professional Development Institute on Cultural Competency Impact Projects

Institutional Equity

… Professional Development Institute on Cultural Competency Impact Projects … Equity and Inclusion Series Fall 2020 Facilitator:  Luchara Wallace Cultural Competence Training & Development 2-hour … Inclusivity for a Stronger Community Hispanic Heritage service project collaboration between WMU students, staff …

https://wmich.edu/equity/training/participantprojects

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… receive Western Michigan University's Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The … WMU in 1982. He is president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company, and an active broadcaster. He is … Dawn Foods produces more than 4,000 products, employs nearly 5,000 people and does business in more than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

Timeline

Bronco Marching Band

… Timeline 1915:  A band formed in 1915 and though active in 1916 was suspended temporarily in 1917 due to members leaving for war service. 1920 : A reorganized band numbered 20 members and …

https://wmich.edu/marchingband/history/timeline

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … continue its successful Fostering Success Michigan effort aimed at helping former foster care youth access and succeed … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

Study abroad on rise at WMU, international enrollment holds steady

International Student and Scholar Services

… additional support for bridging the financial gap. WMU awarded nearly $500,000 in student scholarships for study abroad … local economy and about 1,l09 jobs in direct and indirect service areas during the past year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28607

WMU students create apiary, study the imperiled honeybee

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… by Paula M. Davis on A student beekeeper holds a hive frame containing honey, bees and brood. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After … of meticulous work in unrelenting summer heat and well away from an apiary buzzing with thousands of honeybees, the … Board of Trustees approval to support setting up the fund. Nearly 60 percent of the proceeds from this fee go to stoke …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20781

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February Submitted by Korey Force on … encourages the entire family to attend. First class is always free, $10 for non-members; open to the public. Sunday, … of international relations in the School of International Service at American University. Admission is $10; open to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45005

Guidelines for Stewarding our Institutional Voice

Office of the President

… Guidelines for Stewarding our Institutional Voice The Western Michigan … creative scholarship. The guidelines set forth in this document formalize and clarify our practice around issuing … emotions. Counseling resources, such as WMU Counseling Services and Uwill , are available to students, and the …

https://wmich.edu/president/leadership/institutional-voice