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Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

News

… and strengthen services for adult learners. The symposium is hosted by the Kalamazoo Literacy Council and cosponsored … and Western Michigan University. About the event The event is divided into three 45-minute sessions, each of which is … But the need is still great. There are 25,000 struggling adult readers in Kalamazoo County—13 percent of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668

Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Paid)

Human Resources

… Leave (Paid) Policies and Procedures Manual Section 13 This professional development leave is intended for the mutual benefit of Western Michigan … and the person granted such a leave. It should assist exempt staff members to improve their performance by …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-paid

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is idyllic. But growing among the olive groves and fishing … experience in Jordan, when a friend returning from Lesvos suggested he volunteer there. Sydney Fernandez, second from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

8th Annual 2021 Kalamazoo WRAPS SOC Conference

College of Health and Human Services

… conference Purchase tickets constants/event_status Lisa Brennan 616-771-9497 Email for more information VIRTUAL … Services, Kalamazoo, Michigan via Webex. The link to this training is provided after registration.  Conference Description: 8th …

https://wmich.edu/events/64669

Using Mindfulness to Manage Stress

Western Wellness

… Purchase tickets constants/event_status Beth Northuis Email for more information Mental Health Week Presentation from HelpNet Interestingly, some stress is good for us. It keeps us motivated and engaged in our … of healthy stress and we have moved into overwhelm. In this presentation, we will discuss the differences between …

https://wmich.edu/events/70696

Saturday Tour Feedback Form

Admissions

… Student Family Member of a Transfer Student Other Date of Visit (required) Admissions Presenter's Name Tour Guide's Name Reservation Process The online campus visit registration process was easy to navigate. (required) 5 …

https://wmich.edu/admissions/sattourfeedback

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen U.S. Army sergeant

News

… after the vehicle he was riding in during a training exercise in Hawaii overturned. Hinton had been stationed in … 2016. He joined the Army in 2009 and was deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait in 2010 and 2014, respectively. The father of two is a native of Grand Rapids and graduated from Ottawa High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40270

Get Involved

Asylum Lake Preserve

… and they're open to the public! Voice your opinion on an issue concerning Asylum Lake, or just come to hear about … Campus Dr, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008.   Volunteer There is always work to be done at Asylum Lake Preserve, and since it is open to the public, we are all stewards of this property. …

https://wmich.edu/asylumlake/get-involved

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

News

… Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion Submitted by Anonymous … proprietor and chief educator at Creative Cookie and published author KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If Lesley Ware could speak … she worked in the nonprofit sector for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Forbes Funds, and the Girl Scouts in New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

Representative Howard Wolpe

Political Science

… in 1972 to be an elected official but remained close to his WMU ties for the rest of his life. First, he sat on the Kalamazoo City Commission as … him for his role in ending apartheid. Due in part to his aggressive approach of the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act …

https://wmich.edu/politics/wolpe