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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers fall classes, trips

News

… courses and six group trips being offered this fall by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University. Osher Institute courses and trips are open to the public, but those who become members of the … next month. On the docket are an excursion to ArtPrize 2015 in Grand Rapids Monday, Oct. 5 ; an exploration of

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26769

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

News

… Mich.—A new Western Michigan University podcast is gathering campus and community voices to address ethical … issues such as race equity, democratic governance, health care and wealth inequity as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to episodes of  "What COVID Teaches Us," hosted by the Center for the Study …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

News

… Many WMU offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Many events are planned in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. … emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at (269) 387-5555. Closures and reduced hours Many offices, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12650

Articles

Service Learning

… Articles The following section contains additional resources for … and reflection.   Assessment and impact At a glance:  What we know about the effects of service-learning on college students, faculty, …

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Contact Us

Family and Consumer Sciences

… - Undergraduate student Graduate student Faculty or staff Parent Alumni Emeriti or retiree General visitor Subject … Message (required) Submit Leave this field blank Department of Family and Consumer Sciences Western Michigan University 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI 49008-5322 USA Phone: (269) 387-3705 Fax: (269) 387-3353 Location …

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Need meets invention: WMU-built tool tackles PDF accessibility

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich. — If the mother of invention is necessity, the father might be a … a looming  digital accessibility deadline in the United States. Paul Gallagher, associate dean for resources and … can be particularly challenging for accessibility, and they are a very common file format. According to Gallagher, the

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/05/wmu-built-tool-tackles-pdf-accessibility

Special Exhibit Tour: Using Media Responsibly

Study of Ethics in Society

… Using Media Responsibly Submitted by Sandra Borden on Other Sun, 02/19/2023 - 1:00pm - Sun, 02/19/2023 - 2:00pm … for more information How do you know a news post is true? What is the difference between a fact and an opinion? Why are social media platforms free to use? This colorfully …

https://wmich.edu/events/70628

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

News

… Swanson, Bernard Osher and Dawn Gaymer KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded the Osher Lifelong … effort that offers courses and trips to hundreds of area residents annually. WMU President John M. Dunn … WMU's OLLI, the Osher Foundation awarded the University a $50,000 bridge grant, which represents the anticipated amount …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

Digital revolution

Digital Marketing

… Digital revolution “The world is becoming more digital by the minute,” says Dr. … the program so that they have valuable skill sets and career-building experiences is something Dr. Scott Cowley, … plus the intention from the partner to follow through with whatever we commit to do together. Some of these partners …

https://wmich.edu/dme/revolution

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership Submitted by Chris … her supervisor encouraged her during an annual review. As the associate director of admissions, operations at Western … communication, Eggerstedt didn't have a clear direction for what she wanted to study at WMU.  "I worked in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534