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Retirement planning program set for employees, retirees

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… Association of Retired Faculty invites Western Michigan University employees considering retirement or … sessions will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in 1010 Health and Human Services Building. The presenter will be … Western's Association of Retired Faculty advocates for the health care and other benefits of WMU faculty retirees that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36109

Doctors Without Borders board member to speak at breakfast series

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… will be the next presenter at the Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Martha … people, including those who face neglect from their local health systems and populations that are excluded from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23887

Counselor education professor featured on LGBT+ podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… in St. Petersburg, Florida. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's  Dr. Gary Bischof , professor in the … with this transition. And I think that's a mistake for health care providers," explained Bischof. You can  listen … by the  World Professional Association for Transgender Health  in 2022. While most graduate programs cover lesbian, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74964

Faculty Senate elects board members

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Faculty Senate elected its 2016-18 … Dr. Suzan F. Ayers , professor of human performance and health education. Past president— Dr. C. Dennis Simpson , … Janet S. Hahn , assistant professor of interdisciplinary health programs and coordinator of the Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32854

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

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… more than $7 million in federal grants, Western Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving the way … crisis A $1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will help fund a partnership with Families Against Narcotics (FAN), a Michigan-based organization that supports individuals and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation

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… during a panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 17 , at Western Michigan University. The program, "Zika Virus: A Discussion … will be Dr. Kieran Fogarty , professor of interdisciplinary health sciences; Dr. Karim Essani , professor of biological … bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. According to the World Health Organization, it is being transmitted in 33 countries …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30281

WMU counseling professor to edit prestigious professional journal

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… of counselor education and counseling psychology at Western Michigan University, has been appointed the incoming … psychology of black children, personality, education, and health and social behavior. ABPsi is the oldest ethnic … has also worked as practicing counselor in community mental health centers and in a talented school system for secondary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30194

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… matter Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control of their … is responding with a first-of-its-kind effort for any Michigan public university, launching a new platform to meet … and career success Thrive: Focused on physical and mental health Matter: Focused on identifying purpose and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Campus office hours released for Memorial Day

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… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will observe Memorial Day with no … May 25 , and reopens at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 . Sindecuse Health Center , including the pharmacy, is closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 26-28 . When Sindecuse Health Center is closed, medical emergencies should be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47146

Trustees approve new three-year contract with AFSCME

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… during a special conference-call meeting Aug. 14 , Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved a new … in the new contract call for increases to employee share of health care premiums; changes to retiree health benefits for those with an initial hire date that is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26182