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Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… skills and learn from each other," Huls says. They came up with Language Exchange, an evening class where native … to know them." Parents help each other on a language assignment. Supported by Project TEAMS , a federal grant … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… business case for the competition focused on Stepherson's Superlo, an independent grocer in Memphis, Tennessee, that … Once the presenters began practicing, it was up to the larger research and preparation team to give … are affiliated associations, manufacturers and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni … replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much … The immediate inconvenience masks can create—fogging up glasses and making breathing and speaking incrementally … Allhoff takes that thinking a step farther. "The one freedom you don't have is to negligently infect other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… a peer mentor involved much more communication with my group of externs,” says James Rubio , a senior from Canton, … to talk any time made them feel more comfortable and supported.” Khansa Shaikh Organization and balance has helped … resilience as we emerge from COVID-19. This extern group is actually quite lucky because they may have more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… experience." "COVID-19 has shown us that we are all bound up in each other globally. Right now, both the United States … of various speaker sessions, an international group project and additional culture videos. These have helped … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton calls the grant a "well-deserved boost for WMU's … sensors that are drawing tons of power being fed into a super computer that processes all those sensor outputs and … mile of road, it equates to a very minimal investment and a significant improvement in safety and energy efficiency of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries

University Libraries

… "One of our most vibrant classes is a theater history group. It's a whole group of extroverts," Steuer says. The … to be happy with 25 students. Two hundred thirty-eight signed up for it," recalls Langan. One of the reasons for … to us because they need help, and we help them. We don't assign grades or do any sort of evaluation. We're a safe place …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back

Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

University Libraries

… to explore basic concepts of intersectionality and microaggressions, acknowledge structures that support white privilege and racist systems, and practice … diversity of thought as well as academic and intellectual freedom.  “We know that in order for diversity, equity and …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-dei

Kirstin LaDuke

First-Year Faces

… educator’s life, LaDuke says, there are also moments of struggle. “Seeing what (my mom) kind of went through and how she … system and make it even better … these kids will grow up and realize their full potential,” she explains. “I …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/kirstin-laduke