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… names three WMU students innovation fellows Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan … and Daniel Paul Mozel . The 2017 fellows were Nathan Lawarre and Jill Puckett . With the addition of the new … "In traditional education systems, students have to wait until they graduate to make a difference. We don't …

… Horn Day open to anyone who wants to learn more about the horn Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Horn Day , an annual … the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and Wright State University. The festival also …

… they have met the oral proficiency standard established by the MDE for that language. At WMU, oral proficiency tests are administered by the Department of World Languages and Literatures through … be responsible for the cost per test. There is a 90-day waiting period between OPIc exams. Language proficiency: …

… inspires creativity, encourages entrepreneurship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Left to right: Dr. Steven Butt, dean of the … funding to take their projects to the next level. "I was impressed by the level of professionalism our students … a sustained flight model for gliders. Students receiving awards included Wesley Banks for Project Vinci, Renee …

… industry impact through projects, internships Submitted by Erin Flynn on Julia Haas will graduate with a bachelor's … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a kid," says Julia Haas , of …

… closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Residence halls reopen … Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … except classrooms will be back to the University set point by Jan. 2, when the University reopens. Classrooms will …

… TechNext: A life-changing learning experience Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“An odyssey of … program, students are introduced to meaningful career pathways and how they can design a life well-lived that is … the various companies we would be connecting with; our goal was to go into the company knowing as much as we could so …

… under Libraries' grants for free online textbooks Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 1,400 Western … Education Resources (OER) grants, University Libraries awarded $1,000 grants each to 10 faculty and instructors. … this period of increased virtual instruction. "I've always been mindful about textbook costs and tried to choose …

… one new trustee, reappoints another to WMU board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Johnston Rinvelt KALAMAZOO, … from WMU in 1970 and 1974, respectively. In fall 2010, he was named a winner of the WMU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. Jeffrey Rinvelt Rinvelt, who earned a bachelor's …

… Place receives grant to support student-parents Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's Children's Place Learning Center was recently awarded a four-year federal grant totaling $718, 936 in …