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WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort
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… focus on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country … than 2 million college students. The JED Campus program is designed to increase student resilience and decrease the … those caused by prescription drug overdoses or alcohol poisoning, and suicide. To begin assessing the match between …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566
Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center
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… for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly --PACE. The program is being brought to Kalamazoo through CentraCare in Battle … programs in the United States. The new CentraCare location is set to open in about a year in the heart of downtown … studying occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, nursing, speech pathology, audiology and social work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556
New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods
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… New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods Submitted by Anonymous … July 18 report to the WMU Board of Trustees. The initiative is a comprehensive housing and dining strategy, tailored to … amenities. The organization of campus neighborhoods is designed to leverage some $30 million in new campus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239
The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark
Haworth College of Business
… University sophomore Caden Vittorini from Chicago, Illinois, certainly has the "it" factor. With the mission to mentor the newest generation of budding … noticed that youth in the digital age have been struggling to build their confidence in communication skills, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677
WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society
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… Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University is hosting a series of community conversations to discuss … change in law enforcement agencies as well as offer suggestions for how citizens can get involved. June 10: Civic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824
Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
W Magazine
… donated by Germany-based Keifel Technologies. Senior Isabelle Ownby holds a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials. Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to make 3D food packing products at the WMU Pilot Plant. WMU's Pilot Plant is able to create food packing products such as shallow and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874
Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom
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… Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and … educator, Western Michigan University’s Dr. David Rudge is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award and will be honored during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645
Sport management students learn from and interact with the WMU Esports Arena
College of Education and Human Development
… and interact with the WMU Esports Arena Submitted by Chris Hybels on Watch sport management students visit the WMU Esports Arena. A sport management student plays … in obstacle courses with jellybean-like creatures. Assistant Professor Dr. Collin Cork watches a student playing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71160
Business information systems professor accepted into Fulbright Specialist Roster
Haworth College of Business
… systems professor accepted into Fulbright Specialist Roster Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Han … has been accepted to the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Roster. Dr. Bernard Han , professor of business … systems, has been placed on the Fulbright Specialist Roster for three years. As a candidate on the Fulbright …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43781
Center for Fostering Success announces new partner, transition plans
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… of transitions, reorganization and personnel changes. The mission of the WMU center, its Seita program and the … aged out of Michigan's foster care system. The WMU center is now collaborating with The New Foster Care—TNFC—a … The decision to recast the organizational structure was triggered by several factors, according to WMU's Dr. Yvonne …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47347