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Learn more about campus wellness resources at health expo
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… about benefits available to University employees. Students with questions about the newly created Affordable Care Act health care marketplace can speak with representatives from Michigan Consumers for Healthcare, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10142
WMU to host annual graduate and professional school fair
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A student speaks with a representative at last year's fair. KALAMAZOO—Area … Those attending the Graduate and Professional School Fair can learn about some of WMU's 100 graduate programs as well …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9860
Film chosen for Grand Rapids festival screening
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… During War," a documentary about forgiveness and mentoring youth, will be part of a selection of Transformational Films … This inspiring story is an example of how working together can change the lives of at-risk youth, and inspire all youth … than enemies. Funded by the Fetzer Institute in partnership with the FORUM of Greater Kalamazoo, and with additional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45980
Education career fair promotes networking and job readiness
College of Education and Human Development
… Hybels on Education students had the opportunity to speak with recruiters from 25 schools districts. KALAMAZOO, … (CEHD) hosted a career fair where school districts engaged with education students. Organized by WMU's Career and … success coaching available on-site. "No one ever teaches you how to write a strong resume, so having career and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75083
Merze Tate: A trailblazing Western alumna who made an international impact
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… was not easy. "She took the limits off herself, as an African American and as a woman," says Sonya Bernard-Hollins , a … of the Merze Tate Explorers . "She lived her entire life with the attitude that, 'I'm not going to let that stop me. … through them, but I'm not going to let that define me.'" A young Merze Tate, left, stands with her mother, Myrtle, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/62998
WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four passengers at a time, or a wheelchair rider with two passengers. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … for our veterans," Asher adds. "New autonomous technology can fill this mobility need now, and completing this project …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504
WMU Libraries awards 10 grants to help reduce textbook costs for students
University Libraries
… always have access to the textbook.” Textbook costs can impact student stress levels, behavior and academic … and Latinx students, according to a report from the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Western students taking a course with a grant-funded OER textbook expressed appreciation for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73818
Capitol Steps to satirize presidential race in upcoming performance
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… of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members … Tree." They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS, and can be heard four times a year on National Public Radio … indiscretions and the EU's money woes and what to do with Greece. No matter who or what is in the headlines, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1968
Walker Institute facilitates community book read, discussions about ending gun violence
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… "We're really trying to maximize the multiple ways that we can share and get the information out," says Wallace. … nonprofit organizations has already read the book and met with Abt, who chairs the Council on Criminal Justice's … us to come together as a community to take a look at how we can, together, collaborate to stop gun violence in our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67476
Student leaders urged to register for RSO Leadership Conference
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… Three choices are being offered: $10 for a room shared with three, $25 for a room shared with one, and $100 for a single room. The conference cost and lodging fee can be paid by visiting the Student Activities and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/855