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WMed to offer new elective that includes Michigan AHEC Scholars program curriculum

College of Health and Human Services

… interdisciplinary program focuses on cultural competency, behavioral health integration, social determinants of health … important supplemental skills that may not otherwise be included in their academic studies. AHEC Scholars is … , was already familiar with AHEC and its mission because of his previous work as a program manager for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62395

WMU Ethics Center sponsors contest on ethics of 'Star Wars'

News

… Raider action figure in the original box. The winner will be announced on Friday, Dec. 11 , a week in advance of the … posts to 100 words and may include a "selfie." Entries will be judged based on originality and depth. Selected posts will be featured on the Ethics Center's website at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28938

John F. Walker obituary

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… health programs at WMU. Services A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 , in the People's Church, … at obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo . Messages also may be left at michigancremation.com . Memorial gifts may be made to the Kalamazoo Numazu Sister City Committee, P.O. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37468

Interested students urged to apply for 2016-17 Gibbs House Fellowships

Sustainability

… are $2,000, with half due at move-in and half due at the beginning of the spring semester. Each fellow will have a private room in the beautiful, historic home located across the street from scenic Asylum Lake Preserve, and will be paid as an hourly student employee at a rate consistent with their level …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30769

Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… like your lights and darks on wash day, work and home life became difficult to separate when the unfolding pandemic … In the absence of a dedicated home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift workstations at the … minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we should also not stand in the same position for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Check campus office hours for Thanksgiving recess

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University will not hold classes beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 24 , through Sunday, … limited hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 25-28 . Listed below are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University … , financial aid and Office of Student Transitions will be closed Nov. 25-28 . Aviation shuttle service will run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66274

WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free

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… WMU campus on final countdown to becoming tobacco free Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … around campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With just two weeks to go before Western Michigan University becomes a tobacco-free … . Insurance policy changes triggered by the Affordable Care Act mean more cessation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18097

WMU United Way launches 2017 campaign with $200,000 goal, children's book drive

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… by 10 percent to a gathering of supporters at the Bernhard Center. The event also marked the launch of a … kindergarten through the third grade. The "Book-It" drive benefits a similar effort organized by the United Way of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region. Collection bins will be available in buildings throughout campus through Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43019

Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

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… $89,000. Just 11 percent of employee pledge forms have been returned. This year's campaign organizers have targeted … have returned almost 7 percent of their forms so far. To be included in a special thank-you drawing for up to $30,000 … from one of the sponsoring dealerships, pledge forms must be received at the WMU Office of the President, Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Black Arts Festival returns

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… festival will run Monday through Sunday, July 13-19 , and be held in La Crone Park off West Patterson Street and Cobb … All of the programs for the 2015 Black Arts Festival will be free, but donations will be accepted at some events and performances. The event's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25433