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From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… pigs. During  Dr. Meredith Reinhart’s  teaching elementary school science class, they were introduced to hissing cockroaches and horn worms. “Today was more of an exploratory lesson and sharing my experiences working … candidates to excel as teachers in today’s mosaic of schools and classrooms. Western graduates can be eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

News

… is giving students a platform to take action on one of the most important issues to young people today: climate … a child, and it’s only becoming more severe. I think a lot of students have it on their minds," says Meg Baldry , a … levels," says Dr. Steve Bertman , professor in the School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

Meet Donna: Youth and community development

College of Education and Human Development

… more in the community. So this major was solely the focus of having that connection with the community, being able to be of service to the community and be more involved in the … the youth directly. So, for example, I'm here during their school day. I'm going to be here in the class with them. I'm …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-soko

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… library she helped create at Bloomingdale Elementary School. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumni are going places. But as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not … I graduated. I had a degree, I had made something out of myself and I was about to start my dream job as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Western's Graduate College honors Broncos who served in World War II

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… the effort to spruce up a memorial hanging in the lobby of Walwood Hall that recognizes approximately 1,445 … service members in the Western community to do the honors of adding the new stars on Nov. 11. "It just seemed … being honored on the memorial wall. "When I graduated high school, the military was really looked down upon. It's great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69830

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… Roberts Submitted by Megan Looker on “I have thousands of photos from my days at WMU. I used to go to parties or … but also for its engineering department. “I had a couple of drafting classes in high school, and so I thought drafting and design would be a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Bronco-turned-NFL star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign

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… disease. "If I can lend my image and open the eyes of my fan base to what the Alzheimer's Association is doing, it's great to be part of that," Beal says. "I would love to be that voice and be … in the NFL—he still has one more goal. "I want to finish school. I want to be that role model for my younger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53687

Undergraduate Auditions

Vocal Studies

…  will be processed by the undergraduate admissions office. University acceptance is based on things like your … into Western, entrance into the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music requires that you audition for the voice area. …

https://wmich.edu/vocal/auditions/auditions-undergraduate

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has one of the best aviation programs in the country. There are a lot of pathway programs where you can meet with different … Michigan University really was. "Western was a great school for me. It shaped my future," says Sundareswaran. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… who are migrant or seasonal farmworkers, or the children of such workers. The U.S. Department of Education and its Office of Migrant Education awarded the … participants with the comprehensive academic, financial, school-transition and other support services they need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667