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Western's Carbon Neutrality Committee turning up the heat on climate commitments

News

… accelerate goals. "Western was early out of the gate to aggressively attack the climate change problem. We had one of … academic affairs, charged the Carbon Neutrality Committee with considering whether it is feasible to achieve the goal … to be the kind of leader to address this issue head-on. We can take actions that matter here for us and our community, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63977

State association honors Spanish faculty member

News

… distinction an educator in the field of world languages can receive in the state of Michigan. "Teaching for me has … the school's International Baccalaureate Curriculum. With a combined 25 years' teaching experience at the … Teaching Award in 2015-16. Braun is a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. He has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and … at WMU. They tour campus, take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, register for fall classes, finalize … of the issues college students face and how they can support as well as meaningfully interact with their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Assessment for Learning Research Scholars: Capacity Building in Mathematics and Science Education

The Evaluation Center

… Research addressing classroom assessment practices can inform policy and practice and in so doing narrow the … enabled all stakeholders to better support student learning with assessment for learning. Some questions of interest … to implement assessment for learning? What benefits can formative assessments have for at-risk learners? …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/assessment

Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk

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… Center , Ibrahim will explore how innovation can be ignited through placemaking that fosters … architecture and design network. He is currently working with WMU on the master planning process, studying the … the approach his firm uses in retail design. The approach can be applied to any consumer experience in any brand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38421

Multicultural Meet and Greet 2024

Multicultural Affairs for Students

… to identity and systemic marginalization and to partner with others to bring proactive change that is equitable for … students and an opportunity for faculty of color to mingle with one another and students. Community Resource Room: … A DJ plays live music during the event where students can dance and receive instructed dance lessons. Culturally …

https://wmich.edu/multicultural/events/meet-greet-2024

Registrar’s Notes – March 31, 2014

Registrar's Office

… advisors and the Registrar’s Office if they need assistance with the registration process. Final Exams As we enter the … must be held as scheduled in the final exam schedule which can be found on the Registrar’s Office website. All final … another institution as a guest student over the summer can apply using a guest application. If the student is …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2014-03-31

Educator Workshop: The Trauma Informed Classroom

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

… of traumatic experiences and brain-aligned discipline, they can effectively implement tools and strategies to co-regulate behaviors with students. Please join us to learn how to support the “whole child” in the classroom setting. Almost half of young people have experienced at least one or more serious …

https://wmich.edu/teaching/educator-workshop

TRCLC 16-2

Transportation Research Center for Livable Communities

… TRCLC 16-2 Enhancing Non-motorized Mobility within Construction Zones PIs: Upul Attanayake, Ph.D., … The emphasis on non-motorized mobility varies significantly when temporary traffic control management plans are … technologies, infrastructure, and construction methods that can be used to enhance safety and mobility are also …

https://wmich.edu/transportationcenter/trclc-16-2

STEAM Collaboration

Research and Innovation

… collaborative event showcases the work of teams (each with one chemist, a visual artist, and a music composer) who collected samples with a Kalamazoo connection, analyzed it in the lab, then … 5 to 9 p.m.  in the same location. Contact Andre Venter if you have questions.  light left …

https://wmich.edu/research/steam-collaboration