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WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Keeping a kindergartner engaged with his or her teacher over a tablet while a client waits for you … grace: Don't expect everything to be perfect! "A lot of this can burn parents out really fast. We saw that in the … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

College-bound students invited to free financial aid event

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… The event, set for 2 to 4 p.m. in Schneider Hall, is being held at sites across the country to help high … their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. This form must be submitted by the Sunday, March 1, … deadline to ensure eligibility for the most financial assistance possible. What to expect WMU's event, one of dozens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21363

Communication professor selected for prestigious TV academy fellowship

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… has been selected to participate as a fellow in the Television Academy Foundation's 2017 Faculty Seminar Program. Members of the Television Academy selected just 25 professors from colleges and … nationwide for the prestigious annual program, which this year takes place Monday through Friday, Nov. 6-10 , in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43439

Duty to Report

Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs

… We want you to feel comfortable in approaching your supervisor or management in instances where you believe violations of policies or standards related to Center for Disability Services business practices, property or financial … or suspect any violation(s) of the law by the Center for Disability Services, or its employees, whether or not related …

https://wmich.edu/disabilitycenter/services/report

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to … at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to simulate conditions in space . Students use nets …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Graduate student awarded for research in sustainability

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Lindsey Haehnel on Esther Forson pictured at the IISE Annual Conference, held in Montreal, Canada, to accept … master’s student studying engineering management, is already making an impact with her research pursuits. With the guidance of Dr. Ying Thaviphoke , assistant professor of industrial and entrepreneurial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75670

Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally

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… freshman year as the top cadet in Western's ROTC program. This year, as a senior, she was  named the recipient of the … Corps. VanArendonk, a senior from Norton Shores, Michigan, is the recipient of the 2022 Army Officer’s Saber from the … a sophomore in high school when her varsity cheer coach suggested she consider a career in the military because of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835

Faculty Publications

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… from the Department of Geography, Environment, and Tourism are listed below. Lisa DeChano-COOK Kalamazoo River By: Lisa DeChano-Cook and …

https://wmich.edu/geography/about/publications

Student Success and Marketing Specialist Senior

Human Resources

… Student Success and Marketing Specialist Senior Job code 010499 Pay grade F Pay type … and student success outreach initiatives for the Registrar's Office. Major duties Manages and executes a communication plan for the Registrar's Office. Designs promotional material, press …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010499

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program … the rotunda of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's one of several museums he's helping create … for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has become a magician of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122