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Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… University, studying abroad is more than just a change of scenery – it's a transformative experience that deepens … who helps students orient themselves with the partner school, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, before they move … in an entirely different field, studying abroad offers invaluable opportunities for personal and professional growth.   …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad

Gregory Sumner

College of Aviation

… WMU in 1997. He was a 1992 Medallion Scholar and graduate of the Lee Honors College. His thesis, “The Pratt & Whitney 4060: Power for the Future,” was advised by College of Aviation Hall of Fame professors Thomas Deckard and Doc … He completed his Executive M.B.A. with the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2013. In …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/sumner

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… but Dr. Lisa Baker 's lab is filled with the excitement of discovery as undergraduate students venture into the … Chorus, Gilmore Piano Festival and Kalamazoo Public Schools to engage student teaching artists from education, … support and collaborate with K-12 students outside of the school day. It's one thing to read about best practices in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Advisory group named to guide WMU teacher preparation programs

News

… colleges. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development has formed a new advisory council to oversee professional education programs at WMU. The Educator … WMU colleges as well as education professionals from area school districts. The new council is a policy-making and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15625

Past Issues

W Magazine

https://wmich.edu/magazine/past

Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter to perform on campus

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Brecker will perform as part of the School of Music's Jazz Masters Series. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21220

Student Leadership Opportunities

Student Transitions

… Opportunities Statement on Diversity and Inclusion The Office of Student Transitions (OST) strives to hire a wide range of … and Benefits $13.75/hour Professional Development: Gain valuable leadership, mentoring, and teaching experience to …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/leadership

Learning by teaching

Sustainable Business Practices

… Jaime Meyer, a marketing student in the Haworth College of Business, wanted to make an impact on global engagement … learning experience at Lincoln International Elementary School. In this role, she assists international students in … Kalamazoo by helping them improve their English language proficiency.              “Every Monday I go to Lincoln …

https://wmich.edu/sustainablebusiness/meyer2020

Program Manager Soga Japan Center (Part-Time)

Human Resources

… programming on Japanese culture and language at local K-12 schools, libraries, museums, companies, sister-city … and neighboring areas. Creates and maintains a network of relationships between the University, community, … Graduate College and the Battle Creek Japanese Saturday School. Engages in entrepreneurial activities, including …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010631

Diversity celebrated at annual Pride event

News

… 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A two-day event celebrating diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity will feature live … current chart-topping hits, as well as Luciana, "The Queen of Electro," an electronic music artist who brings her … with a local DJ and Kalamazoo’s Maple Street Middle School choir. Performances continue with country artist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32597