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Chaucer scholar honored with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize
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… is the recipient of Western's Otto Gründler Book Prize for her biography of medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer. … won Western Michigan University's Otto Gründler Book Prize for her biography of medieval poet Geoffrey Chaucer . Dr. … , professor of English literature at the University of Oxford, where she holds a Tutorial Fellowship at Jesus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64343
Immersive program aims to empower next generation of science teachers
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… in a water sample to youth campers. Youth campers look for macroinvertebrates in water samples. Jovaughn Carver, … looks to change that by making science less intimidating for aspiring teachers. "We're really trying to get to the … from nearby ponds. Both campers and teachers excitedly logged the various macroinvertebrates—such as fly larvae and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64891
Western students engage with state legislators at environmental policy town hall
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… "This was really helpful to me in laying the groundwork for how I can speak to my representatives and what I need to be speaking to them about. It opened up this new door for me to what I want to be doing and what's important to … students as well as constituents," Keele says. "My biggest goal is to open students up to the experience, (teach …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66596
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… shortage Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Even before COVID-19, school districts nationwide were battling a … by the Economic Policy Institute found that while demand for instructors is increasing at K-12 schools, the number of … Schools will develop a new pipeline to fill the dire need for quality instructors. Dr. Regena Fails Nelson , chair of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Student Communication 2020-21
Housing and Residence Life
… 2020-21 Residence Life uses students' WMU email accounts for all business-related communication. Copies of key information and updates can be viewed here. Residence Halls … vs. moving in two or three days. Parking Services will enforce reserved and handicapped parking spaces. A detailed …
https://wmich.edu/housing/info/notice20-21
Western researchers debut new hybrid technology to test roof durability during hurricanes
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… leading the way in developing technology to understand the forces generated by these supercharged storms. The Bronco … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is leading efforts to continually improve roofing structures and our … that meet both the United States and Canadian standards for wind uplift tests performed on commercial roofing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69456
Van Riper Lecture Series | Trauma-Informed Care in the field of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
College of Health and Human Services
… Van Riper Lecture Series | Trauma-Informed Care in the field of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Submitted by Nicholas Postelli on Forums and workshops Fri, 10/29/2021 - 9:00am - Fri, … services or special-education placements. They often struggle with language, listening, attention, processing, …
https://wmich.edu/events/64589
Public Service Job Search Sites
Career and Student Employment Services
… expand awareness and understanding of politics. Association for Public Policy and Analysis APPAM improves public policy … Connecting people who want to do good with opportunities for action and collaboration. Indeed.com Try “public policy” … with resources and services, and inspiring positive change for Michigan’s communities. National Council of Nonprofits …
https://wmich.edu/career/publicservice
Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read
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… Community College. All events are free. Visit the website for additional information. Schedule Thursday, Jan. 7 TRutH Talk: Racial … Day of Racial Healing. Those interested can register here . For accommodations and more information, contact Emily …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609
Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future
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… when we found manufacturing, I jumped into it. I wasn't struggling anymore; I was powering through like 18 credit hours … and connections she cultivated in the engineering program for helping to build a robust resume that set her apart from … to—really pushes us to get out of our shell and be prepared for these kinds of opportunities. I was well-prepared for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509