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WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers led by civil and … and low vision studies and associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Dr. Ron Van Houten , professor of … daily travel; promote active transportation for healthier and safer communities; enhance transportation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Broncos enjoy spring recess, some campus services on reduced hours

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced hours during spring … maintain regular hours throughout the recess. Sindecuse Health Center and its pharmacy will also maintain their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67331

Essential Needs and Dining Services team up to demo cooking skills for students

Student Affairs

… meal using pantry staples. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To address the healthy food access barriers students face, the Essential … from the American Heart Association (AHA) and United Healthcare, teaches functional cooking skills and … for the demo.  “Canned food has a bad rep of not being healthy or tasty,” says Donielle Easlick , program manager …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75288

In Memoriam, fall 2024

W Magazine

… , associate professor emerita of human performance and health education, June 12, 2024, Kalamazoo, MI …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/memoriam-fall-2024

Date sugar is the winning ingredient for nutrition and dietetics students

College of Education and Human Development

… and dietetic students baked their way to success at the Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual … sweetener in baking. "Date sugar shows great benefits to health, especially when compared to refined sugar," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71622

Top seniors to be honored as 2018 Presidential Scholars

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… Mich.—Fifty students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2018 during the … Jacob A. Stephan of Kalamazoo Human Performance and Health Education— Elisabeth A. Ohrnberger of Troy Industrial … Management— Edward A. Mulford of Midland Interdisciplinary Health Programs— Deidre R. Shepherd of Detroit Management— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45881

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… faculty member in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education in the fall. “I have been so privileged for … on improving the quality of K-12 education in the state of Michigan. Notably, the college received three large grants … which have been consistently rated “Satisfactory” by the Michigan Department of Education during the past nine years. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community

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… Submitted by Korey Force on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's annual Study Abroad Fair will provide … in Italy, sustainable development in Costa Rica and public health in South Africa, as well as studying languages such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55371

Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, 11 staff members

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… members and 11 staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees at its Sept. 30 … M. Sverns , central supply coordinator in the Sindecuse Health Center, 25 years, effective Oct. 29, 2014. Alison K. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19694

Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show

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… brings her inner struggle to life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University. The artwork, created by Alessandra … , in the second floor art gallery of the College of Health and Human Services. A reception is set for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18916