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History from 1930-49

College of Education and Human Development

… aptitude tests to all students entering Western. W.K. Kellogg Foundation begins sending southwest Michigan children and … to pay the teachers. Spring. Newly elected democratic governor tries to oust President Waldo, whom he has accused of … introduced, because Navy makes no provision for long furloughs. 1944 Western adopts a new motto: "That all may …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1930-49

Rachel Lipscomb

International Student and Scholar Services

… hard to enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in not one, but two study abroad programs as part of her degree … Ridley Sea Turtles during the Arribada (arrival), where thousands of sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the beach.  Overall studying abroad in Costa Rica was …

https://wmich.edu/international/lipscombspotlight

News Archive

Unified Clinics

… of children with hearing loss Was your child recently diagnosed with a hearing loss? Would you like access to … in the Unified Clinics. Video, Audio Learning Tool (VALT) now available at the clinics Thanks to a $1.5 million state … at the event. SLP students present at conference Anna Poggensee and Brittany Barnes , both graduate students in …

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Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

News

… Erin Flynn on Tabitha Mpamira created the EDJA Foundation—now known as the Mutera Healing Foundation—to break the … too." EXPANDING MISSION Mpamira speaks to a crowd of thousands at a rally against sexual and gender-based violence … gender-based violence in East Africa in 2018, rallying thousands of people from police and civic officials to families …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Archeological Assessment

Asylum Lake Preserve

… to take you to that section of the report: Abstract Acknowledgements List of figures Chapter 1: Introduction … research. We call attention to high sensitivity areas and suggest the types of research questions that can potentially … though some recent activities have disturbed archaeological deposits. For example, backhoe excavations into one of the …

https://wmich.edu/asylumlake/assessment

All Life is Learning - October 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - October 2021 Director's Note Happy Fall! The OLLI fall semester is underway and we … made audiences swoon. He sang the Teenagers’ first and biggest hit, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” at just 13 years of … grave. OLLI Founders' Series Updates Congratulations to Susan Boele , winner of the $25 Green Door Distillery gift …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/october-2021

Forever Gold: Joseph Shubitowski

College of Fine Arts

… Joseph Shubitowski Joseph Shubitowski is our Legacy Award honoree for lifetime career achievement. After earning his … to enter the "real world" and secure work?   I think my biggest tip is to be aware of what is going on in your field … It is always time for the arts. For hundreds (and even thousands) of years, the arts and humanities have played an …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/forever-gold-joseph-shubitowski

Career Preparation

Graduate College

… and primed for success.   Choosing a Career What if I’m not sure what I want to do after graduation? Plenty of … national listings for in-person and online Career Events: USA Jobs career fairs Eventbrite job fairs Career Circle … . Furlong, Jennifer S., and Stacy M. Hartman. “For Ph.D.s, a …

https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/CareerPrep

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… human services, allowing for a well rounded and diverse knowledge base. Co-led by  Dr. Louann Bierlein Palmer , … two weeks traveling across the country visiting schools, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies to see how they are addressing four of the SDGs: No Poverty: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… creations at Western Michigan University for 12 years now. Rob Powers labels food that he's packaged for the … up with the Invisible Need Project to give students struggling with food insecurity new freshly prepared meal … to serve," says Reed. Feeding Success Since it began, thousands of students have used the pantry's services—and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180