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Therapy Dog Clinic awarded grant

Unified Clinics

… Fraze on Dr. Angie Moe and her golden retriever, Sunny, sit with a child at the Dog Therapy Clinic. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … occupational therapy services provided to Kalamazoo County youth within the Unified Clinics. This is an important step … people feel better. Research has shown that therapy dogs can be a calm and supportive presence in unknown or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75451

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … It focuses on people identifying the one thing they can do in their daily work to improve access to higher … Month, and the Center for Fostering Success is marking it with free events aimed at raising awareness about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Michigan, Powers is on track to graduate in spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in English literature and language. … "I will never stop obtaining knowledge and wisdom any way I can. I intend to be a wealth of knowledge and understanding … better person,” Powers reflects. “I strived for a purpose bigger than what I was finding in my hometown, and I succeeded …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… is the largest single gift given to a university in American History. WMU's new student center officially opened in … during fall move-in. President Montgomery made a splash with students with the Legendary Bronco Hats campaign. In … began his presidency on Aug. 1, 2017 . His biography can be found here . A more comprehensive list of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk

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… Center , Ibrahim will explore how innovation can be ignited through placemaking that fosters … architecture and design network. He is currently working with WMU on the master planning process, studying the … the approach his firm uses in retail design. The approach can be applied to any consumer experience in any brand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38421

Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness

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… health needs of Kalamazoo-area residents and conclude with a question-and-answer period. The goal of the evening … responsibility, demonstrate how crisis intervention can prevent tragedy, and foster community discussions of … Rapoport. "A key discussion point at this event is how do you, as a parent or other caring individual, know when and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463

WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills

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… possible experience." More information and registration can be found at wmich.edu/foodmarketing/emergingleaders . Questions can be directed to Samples at robert.samples@wmich.edu. … development programs designed to arm professionals with new insights and skills taking shape at the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38329

Redefining what it means to be a salesperson

Haworth College of Business

… by Abbie Griffith on Aleksander Slotwinski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With an eye for uplifting individuals, futurist Aleksander … its customers,” Slotwinski says. “I’m thrilled to see how I can be a problem solver, value presenter and advisor for a … those who share his own core values has been Slotwinski’s biggest takeaway from his time at WMU Haworth. His primary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70004

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students have plenty to contend with these days. From studying and preparing for exams, to … donations that it hasn’t yet had to limit what students can take with them. [caption align="right"] [/caption] “As a … a nonprofit aimed at creating transitional housing for young people who age out of the foster care system. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising

Haworth College of Business

… Miller  of Monee, Illinois, doesn’t see herself fitting within the stereotypical box of advertising. Billboards and … to nurture those skills and grow them into something that can be applied in the real world.” Advertising has given … students don’t have access to in regular internships. I can practice the exact skills I will need for my future job …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895