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Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey

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… return Monday, March 12, from spring recess. Some 6,000 randomly selected students are set to receive an email … Advisory Board to assess the campus climate and gauge how it compares to other schools and what issues need the most focus moving forward. WMU enlisted EAB to first do a campus climate survey in 2016—a year after the campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45689

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

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… 24 local middle and high school students of color imagine how they could shape their careers and communities. Through … Participating in summer camps on campus while his father worked on the renovation of Waldo Hall in the early 1990s inspired local architectural …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

Lecture series begins with national author and speaker

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… speak at 4 p.m. at the Fetzer Center on "48 Days to the Work You Love" as part of the Custer Office Environment … Ziglar newsletter. He has been a guest on CBS' "The Early Show," MSNBC's "Hardball with Chris Matthews," 700 Club's … participants. Tickets are free but reservations are suggested by contacting (269) 276-3245 or  @email .  Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26956

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week … says Carl, who is pursuing a master's degree in social work specializing in clinical therapy. "The support that we … he says. "I think by students taking the lead on this and showing that it's okay and breaking down these stigmas, it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

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… Méndez and Joana Zuniga received word they were among a few dozen college students from around the country selected to … building with important people," says Méndez, a social work student from St. Joseph, Michigan. Méndez and U.S. Sen. … have positioned them for such recognitions and consider how they will continue to grow their contributions and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… on Left to right: Dr. Derrick McIver, Joe Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you create a purpose-driven brand that speaks to … students at WMU. Read more about the brand . The Project Working under the guidance of Drs. Derrick McIver and Doug …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Why I give: David Lyth

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… of engineering Managing people, money and projects. That’s how Dr. David Lyth , M.S.‘79, professor emeritus of … was impressed by their practicality, hands-on attitude and work ethic,” he says. “They were personable, good … of Science in business from Western in 1979 and then a doctorate from Michigan State University. The happy couple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

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… for community partnerships on June 28 . Garcia has worked in her current role at Western for a decade, … "I see my role as educating the community on what we're doing at Western, what we can do for organizations, … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad

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… great state because of the dedicated teachers like Cara who work tirelessly to make sure their students get a great … and a National Education Association delegate. She has worked collaboratively with colleagues and administrators to … of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies can do for you For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382

WMU foster youth effort boosting its role as national training resource

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… care youth find college success is getting national kudos and is the base for a new service to increase … professional training to more than 200 new coach mentors working in nine states. With that full year of training to … student advising. Also last winter, Bennett was invited to do coach training for advisors in California's university …

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