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Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with the Kalamazoo Promise after graduating with her … as their studies progress.  "The counseling field can be really, really isolating, and … this is really heavy stuff. So, it's important to make sure that you have community, and my colleagues and I have gone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

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… Mich.—It may be summer, but Dr. Lisa Baker 's lab is filled with the excitement of discovery as undergraduate students … about best practices in a textbook; it's another to immerse yourself in your chosen career and experience the challenges … is ramping up opportunities for the latter, making a significant investment in experience-driven learning with its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… Valley Community College's sustainable brewing partnership. With the help Dr. Marcel Zondag, associate professor of … to recognize the importance of experiential learning. "When you find what you want to do, stick to it and make sure you … all your effort into it, getting as much experience as you can," says Taylor. "Who you know is important. Use the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… competency-based resume training and a practice interview with a career specialist or employer. STUDENT GROWTH In the … might not be otherwise involved on campus, and it significantly contributes to the development of students' career … becoming part of a community, it's about finding out what your individual strengths are." SERVING UP SUCCESS Nathan A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Helmet sensor technology business created by WMU team honored for innovation

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… "The award demonstrates that early stage emerging companies can succeed with the help of the Michigan Small Business Development … to detect dangerous habits in players and correct them. "If you're learning how to hit the correct way in practice, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53495

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

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… Pneumatic Division in Richland and father of four young boys—one of them just weeks old—found time to … frontline health care workers. Andy Bornhorst It started with a social media post from a friend. Brady Beauchamp , a … a box to help protect himself and his co-workers. "I can't sew, so this was my way of helping during this time of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

Ending racism through education, systemic change is goal of criminal justice alumna

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… moment has always been in my mind. Regardless of how good your grades are, regardless of anything, you always have to … years after graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.  "Being able … But the skills she honed at Western made her the perfect candidate to take SHARE to the next level. "At Western, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66995

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

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… an effort to flatten the curve and mitigate risk associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic, and it's new territory … range of emotions, running from fear to confidence that I can do this," says Stinson, who spent the weekend learning … care professional—I've been doing this for over 40 years—you always have to think on your feet. So, I can always go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It all started with the keys. "Music is my life. It still is and it was … remembers Barbee-McNeal. "Somebody in the car said, 'You girls sound smooth; your harmony is smooth like velvet.' … Award. "We're still trying to do it. We'll retire when we can't do it, or can't walk, or whatever," laughs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261

‘Movement is medicine’: Changing the fitness mindset

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… a comfortable and pleasing space to exercise in private on your own time. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As you settle into a cozy nook with your favorite beverage, mood lighting and tunes or your … is medicine,” he emphasizes as a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Referencing research by Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74819