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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

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… 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

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… 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

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… 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