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WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive
News
… by 10 percent to a gathering of supporters at the Bernhard Center. The event also marked the launch of a … kindergarten through the third grade. The "Book-It" drive benefits a similar effort organized by the United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. Collection bins will be available in buildings throughout campus through Tuesday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019
Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive
News
… $89,000. Just 11 percent of employee pledge forms have been returned. This year's campaign organizers have targeted … have returned almost 7 percent of their forms so far. To be included in a special thank-you drawing for up to $30,000 … from one of the sponsoring dealerships, pledge forms must be received at the WMU Office of the President, Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489
Margaret H. Ward Art Scholarship
Gwen Frostic School of Art
… or senior status Graduating students are ineligible Must be enrolled full-time in art Must demonstrate financial need … determine if you quality for financial need. Student must be nominated by faculty (one per faculty area) U.S. citizen …
https://wmich.edu/art/scholarships/nomination/ward
Will it Hurt Forever?
Sindecuse Health Center
… Grief and loss are challenging anytime, but may even be more so during the holidays. Turn to friends and family members. Lean on the people you care about and who care about … the better you’ll feel. Recognize and plan for grief 'triggers.' It’s normal for anniversaries, holidays, and …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/top5/grief
Two faculty honored with Fulbright opportunities
News
… languages are taught in classrooms around the globe, but unfamiliarity with certain dialects—and associated … explore bias in language teaching and train students to be comfortable with learning an unfamiliar dialect as the … Understanding teachers' dialectal bias is important because prioritizing a traditional or prestigious dialect in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64292
Finding OER
University Libraries
… Open educational resources listed in this section may be available in languages other than English. Open … materials Need help getting started with OER? Michele Behr, our scholarly communications and open educational …
https://wmich.edu/library/oer/find
Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'
College of Education and Human Development
… organization 'Blankets for Bronson' Submitted by Chris Hybels on Caitlin Darrah, a student in WMU's early childhood … a club." The RSO hosts monthly hour-long meetings where members meet to craft blankets and write cards for hospital … the club was able to donate 35 blankets to Bronson. Darrah believes this number will easily be beat next year as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253
2018 IPE Expo explores Dementia in Aging
College of Health and Human Services
… education and collaborative practice experiences are becoming an important piece of educational programs for health care professionals. Accrediting bodies are beginning to include interprofessionalism in their standards for accreditation. But maybe most importantly, health care workers today need some …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/02-2018-ipe
Business and engineering: a perfect match for WMU student
Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy
… This major, combined with my LBS minor, provide me with the best of both worlds.” Amanda’s LBS minor is fueling her … real-world problems has helped me grow.” Amanda will be joining Pulsafeeder, Inc., a unit of IDEX Corporation, as … intern. Her responsibilities during her internship will be tailored to her experiences and interests. “One thing …
https://wmich.edu/leadershipcenter/kosasih2022
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Theatre
… you are purchasing a "pod" for your party that will be marked off to ensure proper social distancing. Patrons … are not available for sale on-site. These shows will be presented OUTDOORS. Patrons need to bring their own lawn … funny musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be performed in repertory May 21 - June 6 in the …
https://wmich.edu/events/64260