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New Western Michigan University College of Education and Human Development Program Awards Credit for Student Prior Learning

College of Education and Human Development

… of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is pleased to announce a new academic initiative, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities . Students may now apply for potential credit for their prior knowledge and experiences for various programs within the …

https://wmich.edu/education/new-program-awards-credit-prior-learning

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

News

… Earth Day celebration set for April 20 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the third straight … involvement and support of many organizations, and the thousands of students and residents who come out to recognize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948

Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU

College of Education and Human Development

… Lee, Smith and Erhardt spell out WMU at a temple. "I had no idea what they were speaking in the music video, but I … says Smith. "And then a couple of years later I found another music video, but this time I knew that it was K-Pop … in the language was limited to ordering items off a menu. Now she feels more confident in having conversations in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268

Grounded in Aviation - Changing Majors by Changing Direction

College of Aviation

… aviation ‘bug.’ Since that day, I totally focused on the notion of being a commercial pilot. In my eyes, there wasn’t … in exotic places and heading home to enjoy time off for another week before starting a trip again. As I thought about … pilot environment.  Many times I denied this feeling and ignored the fact telling myself, “This can’t be. I want to be …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2014/01/grounded-aviation-changing-majors-changing-direction

WMU Graduate Standard - Dr. Antonio Flores

Graduate College

… characterizes himself as “very green” and says he didn’t know very much English and found the U.S. educational system … in academia. The head counselor at Holland High School suggested to him that Western Michigan University had an … Academic Advisory Council, the State Department’s 100 Thousand Strong Initiative with China, the 100 Thousand Strong …

https://wmich.edu/grad/wmugradstandard-2013s-flores

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

News

… the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into action as he died … for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health services to members of the … "With all of these experiences I've gotten, I feel like not only can I talk the talk but I feel so much more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… garden initiative motivates the masses Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Alexa Hempel, Lexus Lawlor, Joshua … won the Bronco Challenge for Sustainable Impact , is an innovative app dedicated to bridging the equity gap in home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Information for Students

The Evaluation Lab

… community while gaining valuable experience? Join the innovative Evaluation Lab at Western Michigan University, … where you'll work on program evaluations for Kalamazoo area nonprofit and public organizations while building skills … and focus groups, state-of-the-art hybrid meeting technology, and accessibility features. The Lab sits on land …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/about/student/faqs

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… or a forensic anthropologist," says Dr. Lisa DeChano-Cook , professor in the Department of Geography, Environment and Tourism. It's also ominous and indicative of a more dire dilemma: Weather extremes … this point because of what we've done to our climate, and now we're seeing the effects of it." While it's not uncommon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

Bronco Spotlight: Paul Roosa

Career and Student Employment Services

… of your job? The most rewarding part of the work I do is knowing that users of the financial statements are relying on … is also exciting and beneficial for the future, it means no one audit is the same and the processes and techniques … lead to internships, which can lead to full-time offers. PwC holds an event 'Elevate' where you can meet the firm and …

https://wmich.edu/career/paulroosa