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Alumnus, storyteller brings American legend to the screen
College of Arts and Sciences
… Peabody award-winning filmmaker Bob Hercules credits his time at Western for giving him the foundation to tell … he had done previous work. He sat down with Angelou to show some of his past films for the series, including “A Good … the town it's amazing the amount of arts, entertainment and farmer's markets – things that give it that big city feel – …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/hercules
Online repository provides publishing option for campus community
News
… Online repository provides publishing option for campus community Submitted by Anonymous … had been downloaded more than 25,000 times by visitors from around the world. "There's a huge concern that a lot of … Most of the documents available through ScholarWorks so far are abstracts of honors theses done by current and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/261
What you need to know about assessment
Assessment
… university. As such, students are the main focus of our mission. We must be continually concerned with what our … is key for instructional planning and program development. How will assessment improve learning or development? … results impact faculty/staff evaluation? WMU has stated from the outset that assessment results will not be used to …
https://wmich.edu/assessment/faqs
Sustainability Celebration highlights campus programs and projects
Sustainability
… campus and community sustainability groups, EcoEssential distribution for new students, music, delicious desserts and … Celebration will conclude with the Inclusive Bike Ride from 2 to 3 p.m. This bike ride is a weekly event designed … OFFICE FOR SUSTAINABILITY Located on the corner of Howard and West Michigan Ave at 2529 W. Michigan Ave., the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65431
Winter recess 2022-23 hours announced for campus offices, facilities
News
… University offices will observe the 2022-23 winter recess from Friday, Dec. 23 , through Tuesday, Jan. 3 . Some campus … semester begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Listed below are holiday hours for select University offices … encouraged to call ahead to make sure a particular office is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70116
Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU
News
… music gather at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cellist Stephen Marotto plays a piece composed by Ralph Lewis. … Institute brings artists on the cutting-edge of their craft from across the country to WMU to hone their skills and … opportunity for collaborating performers and composers to showcase their work. "You might have a piece with a saxophone …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151
WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business
News
… that are ripe for change or improvement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building Businesses entrepreneurship story … , founding partner of Carpeturn.com . Jacobson graduated from Western Michigan University in 2008 with a bachelor's … experience at WMU and his entrepreneurial journey thus far. Can you tell us a little more about your company? …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159
Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery
W Magazine
… Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery Submitted by Erin Flynn … ago when she suffered a stroke, it impacted everything from her ability to smile to her ability to move one side of … every day I can do something I couldn’t do the day before. “My vision is to transform stroke recovery care and offer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900
Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool
College of Education and Human Development
… for early child development at preschool Submitted by Chris Hybels on Allison Hoeksema, a student in WMU's child … as a paid intern and is receiving professional development from the internship program this summer. "I decided to live … I needed a job to pay rent, but I also wanted experience in my field. And through Broncos Lead, JDI is able to pay me …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185
Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion
News
… Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … there are serious gaps between our self-assessment of how ethical we are and how we fare ethically in our actual behavior. It is not that we are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/218