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Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources

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… to raise awareness, offer resources Submitted by Erin Flynn on 10/23/20 Update: Due to inclement weather this morning, … for Mental Health Awareness will not be taking place in person at Asylum Lake. Students, staff and faculty are … a variety of events to highlight wellness resources the campus community can utilize. In addition to events, all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633

WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

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… students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, … have made their home in a special communal setting off campus. It’s similar to a college dorm—single rooms, common areas for socializing and a dining center under one roof.  But, in this case, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Derek Fischer is excited to start his career as an outpatient dietician at Bronson Methodist Hospital after graduating with his master's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… family by finishing degree Submitted by Erin Flynn on A.J. Tate graduated Dec. 13 with a bachelor's degree in … University surprised his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to … championship at Ford Field Dec. 6 before driving back to campus and heading to Lawson Ice Arena to watch the hockey …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

Annual WMU conference explores transportation systems

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… Annual WMU conference explores transportation systems Submitted by Deanne Puca on Register by May 19 to … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on the Parkview Campus, the event runs Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, and is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39730

Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership summit

College of Education and Human Development

… Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership summit Submitted by Chris Hybels on Faculty and students from the organizational change … over 20 students from the fully online program travelled to campus to engage face-to-face for the first time. "There are …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/organizational-change-leadership-summit-doctoral-students

Spring 2015 Make a Difference award recipients to be honored

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… Spring 2015 Make a Difference award recipients to be honored Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Jonathan Dennis , College of Aviation. Maria French , Dining Services-cash operations. Jerry Fulbright Jr. , … Difference awards The Make a Difference Award Program is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23061

Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored

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… Spring 2014 outstanding staffers to be honored Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The spring … Warner , First-Year Experience Carolyn Wiley, Valley I Dining Service. Make a Difference awards The Make a Difference award program is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14739

Registration is open for WMU's Turkey Trot 5K

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… Registration is open for WMU's Turkey Trot 5K Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Turkey Trot … Registration is underway for the event, which winds through campus and is open to the public as well as the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35784

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… into real-world impact Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Raiyan Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is growing his … community with each other. He says, “Getting involved on campus has been one of the best decisions I've made at WMU. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student