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2020 History Day Results

History

… Group "Alice Paul" (1st Place) by Anna Chmiel, Gabriela Liggett, Reese Matzka, and Lila Nellenbach, The Gagie School … The Gagie School Junior Individual "The Limping Lady: How Virginia Hall Broke Barriers to Become WWII's Most … Storteboom, The Gagie School "The Elizabeth Coleman Story: How Breaking Barriers Earned Her Name, Brave Bessie" by Ian …

https://wmich.edu/history/2020-history-day-results

Week of international activities to focus on health worldwide

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… is designed to promote programs that not only prepare Americans for a global environment, but also attract future … 101— 6:30 to 8 p.m., Social Room, Kanley Chapel. Learn how to prepare and cook dishes from many countries (sampling … of the African population represented on campus will be showcased during this event hosted by the Bronco African

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2743

Five visiting campus as candidates to head College of Fine Arts

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… Five visiting campus as candidates to head College of Fine Arts Submitted by … or her visit. The candidates have been asked to describe how they would support WMU's mission to be learner centered, … arts professions, each candidate has been asked to describe how the University must shape its College of Fine Arts over …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7365

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Opportunities within the M.A. Sports Coaching program

Human Performance and Health Education

… Prior Learning Assessments (PLA). Students are able earn can earn up to 15 credits out of 30 program's credits via … that course, and pay an assessment/course fee. Students can earn up to 15 out of 30 credits via PLA. Route 2: … Courses from Coaching Certificate Programs: The PLA credit can be obtained through certificate programs in the coaching …

https://wmich.edu/humanperformance/pla-coaching-sport-performance

Student Exhibition Proposals

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… and encouraged to submit an exhibition proposal to show student artwork in the DeVries Student Art Gallery. … one semester in advance. Priority dates are given to B.F.A. candidates in their graduating semester. For any questions, … after all B.F.A. candidates are scheduled, non-degree shows can be scheduled to fill those spots. Students must …

https://wmich.edu/art/galleries/student-gallery/submissions

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Michael Lanka) The protective system for the Agave can be seen extending six feet above the Finch Greenhouse. … extends another 6 feet above the roof.  Until Alice starts showing panicles, or flower branches, it’s hard to predict just how tall the plant will get or when it will bloom, though …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Herbert "Herb" Ellinger

College of Aviation

… vehicles, small engines and whatever else needed repair.  However, his passion for education usually superseded his … items as he worked to educate the local mechanics on how to do further repairs. light left …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/ellinger

Avoid Gender Bias in Writing

Writing Style Guide

… helps avoid gender-specific pronouns. Instead of : The applicant should submit his resume by Nov. 1. Write : Submit your resume by Nov. 1. Never write : The applicant should submit your resume by Nov. 1. Eliminate the … is to avoid gender bias in your writing. In most cases, however, it is not the goal of your message to advance the …

https://wmich.edu/writing/genderbias

Instrumental Music Performance

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Graduates of the instrumental music performance program can be found performing on stages around the world as …

https://wmich.edu/music/academics/undergrad/perf-instrumental

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in southwestern Michigan to America's most famous … University alumna says in a blog post , remembering how she loved to sing and dance with her parents when she … career on the longest-running children's show in American TV history, Long's parents weren't initially sold on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204