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New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce

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… is operated through WMU’s College of Health and Human Services in Kalamazoo. About the program The Area Health Education Center program was developed by the U.S. Congress in 1971 to recruit, train … to underserved populations. WMU's Western Regional Center was created in 2013 through an agreement with Wayne State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29243

Associate athletic director honored by professional organization

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… , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society … in the state of Michigan. Corbin received the highest award granted by MATS during the association's annual Awards …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887

Arbor Day event to mark 10th Tree Campus USA anniversary

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… of Pennsylvania. The hemlock will be planted in honor of Edward and Kari Montgomery , WMU's president and first lady, and their family. The couple was asked to select the tree that will be planted. Tree … program, hold an Arbor Day observance and support a student service-learning project. This year, 344 schools were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46520

Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies

College of Education and Human Development

… be used by Harvey as she starts her graduate studies at Wayne State University to become a registered dietician this … healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship was definitely something I wasn't expecting. It was very … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. WMU programs in nutrition and dietetics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… of the Bernhard Center. The event also will honor student award recipients and is free and open to the public. About … Young Jr., an internationally renowned social worker. Young was the convocation speaker at the dedication of the WMU … in his name to recognize students whose scholarship and service follow the ideals he represented. Whitney Young …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… is not mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and resource offerings. The sessions end at 1:30 … about college life and the people, educational options, services and resources at WMU. They tour campus, take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

Gifts to WMU up sharply for fiscal year 2011-12

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… "We're grateful to our many alumni and friends for their unwavering commitment to the well-being and future growth of … Earlier this year, Thomas notes, the MyWMU.com website was redesigned to share individual stories and experiences … learner-centered research university. "Our goal is to be of service," he says. "Our team is working hard to help build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1195

Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Nicholas … E. Harik , associate professor emeritus of economics, was changed from June 30, 2012, to June 30, 2013. Staff … in admissions, 30 years, effective Oct. 31, 2012 Gail A. Walker , office coordinator in educational leadership, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719

Graduate College selects inaugural faculty fellows

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… Drs. Jon R. Adams and Louann Bierlein Palmer began their service as 2013 fellows at the start of the spring semester. … courses. A 2007 nominee for the WMU Distinguished Teaching Award, Adams came to WMU as a visiting faculty member in … a confluence of studies in American representations of war, gender and masculinity, and American culture. He is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4126

Trustees approve retirements of 10 faculty, 11 staff members

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… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Sherrill D. … 29 years, effective April 30, 2014; and Dr. Charles C. Warfield , associate professor of educational leadership, … L. Cardoza , custodian in custodial and building support services, 12 years, effective April 30, 2013; Margaret J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6950