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WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling
College of Education and Human Development
… passion for mental health and counseling Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dwane Dabney KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After serving six … Army, Dwane Dabney doesn't want to be defined just by his service; instead, he wants to be known for supporting … the Army after high school, Dabney simultaneously started his academic journey at Western Michigan University, pursuing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937
Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant
Unified Clinics
… to Kalamazoo County youth within the Unified Clinics. This is an important step forward in maintaining the unique, holistic and trauma-informed services available at WMU. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75451
WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'
News
… Wade holds James Cech during a "Clue" rehearsal. Cech is part of a shadow performance cast, which brings American … candlestick. Or was it Mrs. White in the lounge with a dagger? Regardless of whodunnit, audience members are in for a … says Mark Liermann , associate professor of theatre, who is directing Western's performance of "Clue." "We've had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296
Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies
Haworth College of Business
… when it comes to the holiday season. Whether that happens is largely a factor of what you are purchasing and your age. … consulting company McKinsey & Co. , a long shopping season is critical as consumers focus on spreading out purchases … overall available capacity in the industry, which led to upward pressure on the prices trucking companies charge to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415
International students lead effort to share cultures with community
News
… by Erin Flynn on The inaugural International Bazaar is set for Saturday, March 16, in the WMU Student Center. … An effort spearheaded by the International Student Council (ISC), the event will feature international cuisine, handmade crafts, performances and fun activities like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74993
Trustees slate short conference call meeting
News
… approval of a new employee contract. The session, which is a formal public session, will originate from the Connable … second floor of the Bernhard Center. The sole agenda item is consideration of the terms of a new three-year contract … the start of the fall 2013 semester. PIO and campus administrators began negotiating the new contract in November. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5853
Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents
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… low- to moderate-income residents in Kalamazoo County indispensable tools and opportunities to engage in their … to transform their lives. The program provides non-credit history, literature, philosophy and writing courses free of … in the humanities. Experienced WMU professors teach the discussion-style courses, and students receive free books, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271
Western's Cold Case Program helps police net arrest in decades-old murder
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… new life into after decades of dead ends. Patrick Gilham is currently awaiting trial, charged with murdering Roxanne Wood in 1987. The case is the first Western students were involved in as part of … for 35 years," says Detective First Lieutenant Chuck Christensen . An arrest is a milestone in any case, but this …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67430
Alumni classnotes, spring and summer 2024
W Magazine
… (Texas) Career Institute. David Nolley , MA ‘70, a psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, has been included in Marquis Who's Who. Judy K. Snider … Consortium Programs and a retired nurse educator at Kellogg Community College. Amber Mosley, BS ‘07, MA ‘15, PhD ‘22, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75865
Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance
Haworth College of Business
… Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.— Western Michigan University senior Austin Fahrenkopf is getting his foot in the door of the business world. The finance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149