Testimonial

Please use the following space to talk about something special you are involved in at WMU academically or a quote regarding WMU.

Example Bio – Kathleen McGovern, a Special Education major from the department of Special Education and Literacy Studies, has consistently made the college proud. She has successfully launched a WMU Best Buddies chapter in the fall of 2013, which is an international non-profit organization who cre­ates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. McGov­ern serves as president of the WMU chapter and leads a very talented team. The activities that Best Buddies engage in includes, a kickoff party to inform parents and caregivers of the program, going to the movies, the mall, baking, and just spending time together. Kathleen and her team work intensively on fundraising events out in the community to spread awareness.

Example Quote – “It was in WMU’S counselor education program that I learned the power of competition in the classroom. I began to see clearly my passion and purpose was to help individuals develop a mindset which encourages them to live and act purposefully.”