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Registration open for fall 2017 lifelong learning classes, trips
News
… Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is offering more than 60 courses, trips, and special programs … Look at How It Matters" Oct. 6—"Rocks and Minerals Are a Valuable Economic Resource in Michigan" Oct. 20—"Childhood … Nov. 3—"Life Participation Approach to Aphasia" Nov. 17—"School Reform Isn't Complicated, It's Complex" For full …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42319
Holly Grieves, Master Faculty Specialist
Occupational Therapy
… She/Her/Hers Master Faculty Specialist Capstone Coordinator Office (616) 742-4842 Fax (616) 771-4200 Send an email … College, 2008 I started my career in academia fresh out of graduating from WMU’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program in 2011. I worked …
https://wmich.edu/ot/directory/grieves
Attending and Presenting at Conferences
Graduate College
… is an academic conference? Why go? A conference consists of a group of academics and other professionals who gather … ideas and research, practice presenting, and take home valuable feedback, professional contacts, and inspiration. … discount, the fee can appear hefty to someone on a graduate school budget—especially when you factor in travel costs …
https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/ProfessionalDevelopment/Conferences
Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'
College of Education and Human Development
… early childhood unified education program, is the founder of the Blankets for Bronson at WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first … motivated Darrah's family to start making blankets. In high school, Darrah continued making blankets for volunteer hours …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253
WMU earns national honors for service to transfer students
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… Michigan University has been recognized as one of the 40 top colleges and universities in the nation for … their path toward a bachelor's degree. WMU was the only school in Michigan selected for the National Transfer Honor … priorities. WMU will be honored along with such schools as DePaul, Ohio State and Marquette universities and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31522
Leander C. Jones obituary
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… on Leander C. Jones Dr. Leander C. Jones , emeritus professor of Africana Studies at Western Michigan University and a … was employed in various positions, including as a high school teacher from 1956 to1968, producer with the public TV …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33453
WMU welcomes new VP for marketing and strategic communication
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… for marketing and communications at the University of Arizona, was one of three final candidates in the nationwide search to fill a … of Arizona. He joined the 43,000-student, Tucson-based school as associate vice president for marketing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47241
Traveling far and wide
College of Arts and Sciences
… something that I knew I wanted to do since I was in high school,” said LaLonde. “I had my first overseas trip when I … Rica, Cuba and New Zealand, LaLonde has had her fair share of experiences. Her last two study abroad programs took up … and the spring in Dunedin, New Zealand at the University of Otago. While in New Zealand, she studied political …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lalonde-study-abroad
Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… alumnus, Gang Chen , M.S.’98, is making strides in some of the fastest moving industries of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). … is a tip you would share with students about success in school and launching their careers as engineers? Chen: …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning
Career Pathway: Business law
… Business law Students who are not interested in law school but interested in a law-related career should … business law major. The interdisciplinary nature of this program will give you a competitive edge in your … able to understand and solve problems at the intersection of law and business. You will have a strong foundation in …
https://wmich.edu/business/career/businesslaw-pathway