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WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… WMU Music Professor Emerita Phyllis Rappeport, 90, passes away Submitted by David Bernard on Phyllis Joan Rappeport was born on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57511

All Life is Learning - May 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Event, a private screening of the film “80 for Brady,” was so successful that we’re planning another one! So, be on … us and add personal insights about this historic era in music. Following lunch (included) we will travel to the … but beyond that, he spent most of his time sitting. My “Baby Boomer” clients today want to be able to go kayaking, …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/may-2023

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

News

… Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … as recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 11 a.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111

WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety

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… grants to study improvements to aviation safety Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Brown KALAMAZOO, … during adverse weather conditions and enhance crew awareness. "The bottom line is that aviation overall has … to identify the gaps in weather-related pilot training. "We wanted to find out how come aviation safety is improving as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646

Recognition Center

Student Affairs

… Recognition Center We appreciate the many contributions made by Student Affairs staff that make WMU a great place to work …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/recognition

Meet Karen: Family studies (B.S.'08)

College of Education and Human Development

… so much involvement and so many things to do at WMU. It was the perfect fit and I felt like the instructors were … to be here. What inspired you to become a teacher? I 've always felt like I wanted to be a teacher. I used to teach my … looking for a big school feel but you feel overwhelmed by those big schools, WMU is a great fit. Family studies at …

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

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

News

… grad in driver's seat for career opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Gould, who is graduating with a … electric vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the checkered flag waves on Noah Gould 's college experience, he's keeping his … back. Gould, who grew up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

Students Take Hold of Lifeline for Success Through Intensive Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… writing course at Western Michigan University. It wasn’t that she didn’t have the smarts, or the skills, or … that were out of her control, simply got in the way. Lucia, of Grand Blanc, was making every effort to … course.” Concerned with Lucia’s progress, yet encouraged by her capability, her instructor saw an opportunity for …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/english-1050-intensive

Wanda Hadley

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

Wanda Hadley Wanda Hadley Professor of Educational Leadership in Higher … of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Dr. Hadley was recognized by the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) as one …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/directory/hadley

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

W Magazine

… WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide Submitted by Erin Flynn on It’s not why the chicken crossed the road, … earned him an Outstanding Traffic Safety Achievement award from the Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57296