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WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the Kalamazoo Literacy Council have … of knowledge on the issue of adult literacy. “Western Michigan University has had a history of dedicating efforts … literacy. Programs include English as a second language, health literacy, parent literacy and workforce literacy. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

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… by Megan Looker on The Luggage for Love team at Western Michigan University collects suitcases for foster children … to Dr. Jim Henry , a co-founder of WMU’s Southwest Michigan Children’s Trauma Assessment Center, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to manage foster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Realizing potential and addressing disparities focus of breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… will be the topic of the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by the Haworth … Friday, Sept. 30 , in 2150 Schneider Hall on the Western Michigan University campus. The event is free and open to … effectively to drive greater impact in education, income, health and basic needs. United Way’s regional impact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34567

WMU public safety named No. 3 in nation for safety initiatives

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Public Safety was … or the University community. Department responses to mental health issues and a focus on community outreach in student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45697

Sunny, Oreo and Poppy join WMU's new therapy dog clinic

Unified Clinics

… therapy dog Sunny. Poppy and Sunny KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Angie Moe, professor of sociology, … Families and Children, which was supported by a State of Michigan appropriation. The project was a natural extension … director of Unified Clinics and director of Behavioral Health Services, began conversations with Moe last summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/69818

WMU United Way launches 2018 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's 2018 United Way Campaign is underway, … economically stable households, Improve family and infant health and reducing racial and economic disparities, and … WMU United Way Campaign, Office of the President, Western Michigan University, 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49280

December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items

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… Dec. 5. KALAMAZOO—Acting at its Dec. 5 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a measure to … a policy and begin planning for implementation. Creating a healthier community "We began with a desire to meet one of … a quarter of all American colleges and universities. In Michigan, 25 colleges and universities are among that group. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932

Restored grandeur, adapted reuse planned for East Campus

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… plans outlined earlier this month come to fruition, Western Michigan University's historic East Hall will regain its … nationwide trend, with the gymnasium preserved as a health club and the atrium area converted to a small … to take place and makes the uncertainty surrounding Michigan's new tax-credit structure a point of concern. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/152

Ethics Center starts spring season with Ninth Amendment talk

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Kalt KALAMAZOO--The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in … , professor of law and the Harold Norris Faculty Scholar at Michigan State University, will speak at 2:30 p.m. Friday, … Iaderosa, WMU coordinator of Theatre for Community Health, Dalton Recital Hall, "Food Prisons: a Musical Play …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/56

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant some 1,700 degrees to … and Human Development, College of Fine Arts and College of Health and Human Services. The noon ceremony is for … driving directions is 2200 Auditorium Drive, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008. WMU only conducts formal graduation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855