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Western’s new associate provost for equity-centered initiatives champions systemic educational equity and inclusion
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… and inclusion Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on Dr. Cristóbal Rodríguez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … provost for equity-centered initiatives in academic affairs is a national leader in educational equity and a proponent … pipeline, particularly for Latina/o/x/é students. “What this means for WMU is understanding the importance of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72897
Advertising team places third in district competition
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… Advertising team places third in district competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … campaign process," Lancendorfer says. "It mirrors what they will do for a real client when they enter the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/367
Upjohn Center product to be spotlighted at Art Hop
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… the Arabian Sea coast in Oman's Dhofar region. KALAMAZOO—What do satellite photos of cloud vortices, Saharan sand … been made into intriguing pieces of art by imaging specialists in the Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical … at Western Michigan University. Now, just in time for Christmas, prints of 15 of these photos will be on display and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3285
Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit
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… peer's never-give-up spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tirrea … really changed me," he explains in Billings' film. "Art is what makes me, me." The film captures Simon layering canvas … is impossible. And, most importantly, he illustrates what it means to never, never give up," she says. Finding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044
Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma
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… Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma … by Deanne Puca on WMU's Unified Clnics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration has begun for two workshops by the Southwest … a group experience to help participants better understand: what trauma is, how trauma impacts the brain and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30928
Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast
College of Education and Human Development
… professor featured on LGBT+ podcast Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Gary Bischof at the International … demanding due to the potential for partners to easily trigger each other's emotions. He also says it is crucial for … it's nice that therapists have had some training and that's what I've been about in creating this one credit graduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74964
Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary
College of Education and Human Development
… Education students mingle with reptiles during visit from alligator sanctuary Submitted by Chris Hybels on Education students were surprised by a visit … activities in here; I want students to really get a feel of what they’ll be doing in their own classrooms. As they are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75512
Western researchers develop a special boot to save limbs and lives
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… with non-healing foot ulcers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Diabetes is a national concern, affecting more than one in 10 … losing his identity after an amputation because he can't do what he loves anymore. "The more I was involved, the more I … being involved with different disciplines to learn what problems we have and what we can do together," he says. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64303
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the … all over the world to make a flight happen." Such tasks are what he likes best about his job. "Being a part of the … He believes students should receive a broad idea of what the industry is truly like and the opportunities, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… learning and studying habits and it really made me rethink what I need prioritize as a student to get the most out of … engineering and engineering management. Rode is putting those priorities to use as a civil engineering … says Rode, explaining that she made the realization of this connection through internships and hands-on experiences …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980