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Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… any—options for toys and activities to help pass their time. Bice found she had to be creative with the few resources available to her in order to come up with therapeutic child-centered play activities for her … out activities, the child didn't seem to fully understand what I was asking, and mom was also confused on my role in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… brand new for their line and use things from their closet, go to second-hand stores or design it yourself.” adds … material, which is a durable fabric and can last a long time. And I was also gifted a whole bunch of patchwork … so easy for people to purchase that they don't think about what impact it has on the world." Julia LeKander , a fashion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… its tracks in 1987. But it didn't stop his radio show from going on the air. Sahlgren, who has been "Grassroots" host … of "real music for real people" across the region no matter what. Listeners can tune in from 10 a.m. to noon every … idea of starting a bluegrass music program. Sahlgren, a longtime guitarist for the band, was joined by Sweetcorn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series "Black Lives, Black Words." Part … artists of color a space to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and educate them in how to use their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Third-annual AMP Lab Open House event welcomes STEAM-curious kids

WMU-Grand Rapids

… Submitted by Beth Pappalardo on Kids and parents build LEGO creations with Bricks 4 Kidz during the 2023 AMP Lab Open House. Families explore what's inside the AMP Lab on a tour of the space. Kids have … Mich.—Western Michigan University-Grand Rapids will team up with Autocam Medical, Bricks 4 Kidz, GRCC, Grand Rapids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75134

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… and his team of Michigan National Guard soldiers are up to the challenge. Initially scheduled for annual training … our neighbors. We are also civilians ourselves most of the time, so being able to serve our communities is really … But, at the end of the day, we all know it’s for a really good cause,” Davidson says, estimating his team has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… of its kind for this region—uncovers the factors that ramp up the Lake Michigan snow machine. Dr. Lei Meng "My research … we tend to see a slight decrease in air temperatures over time, which means we are getting colder. That might explain … high. As evidenced by Meng's research, that statistic alone doesn't necessarily mean there will be more lake-effect …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

WMU schedules back-to-back career fairs in February

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… The 2015 Career Fair is scheduled for Feb. 12, with a new Government and Nonprofit Fair set for Feb. 13. KALAMAZOO, … and WMU's College of Arts and Sciences. Additional support is being provided by Kalamazoo College's Center for … Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Center for Civic Engagement. What to expect, how to prepare Dress professionally and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21427

Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business has to offer. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister who had … done by majoring in the same area, but she convinced me to go to a Food Marketing Association (FMA) student … to grow in every facet of my life.” As a junior, Paciorek doesn’t know where he will land after graduation, but says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… prosper. "The Small Company Internship Program is key to supporting the growth of small businesses and helping retain … 83 students retained their jobs, 27 of them on a full-time basis." Internship Award Program Mechanical engineering … with the company's Mickey Gaines. The program provides up to $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200