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Annette LaVier obituary

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… at heart. Prior to joining WMU's staff, LaVier worked at what was then the Upjohn pharmaceutical company. She was a Kalamazoo native … School in 1955 and attended college at the University for a time. Services Services have taken place. Remembrances The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… emergencies via email unless they opt out through the GoWMU portal. Faculty, staff and students also may opt in to … WMU DPS is made aware of them, and if notifying the public does not hinder an investigation or have the potential to … and click on the triangle icon at the top of the page. Update your phone number, if necessary, and choose whether …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during commencement ceremonies April 30

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… outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. … one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Miller Auditorium. 9 a.m.— College of … degrees and presentation of graduates, President Edward Montgomery and Dr. Christopher Cheatham , interim provost and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67753

Future leaders in research start at WMU

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… Institute are hard at work. The lab specializes in ergonomics, as well as product design and innovation. Located … Western if they weren't interested in teaching." As a longtime geosciences researcher and someone who traces her own … most-talented undergraduates at Western, I would put them up against the best undergraduates at Harvard any day of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49166

Wynonna and The Big Noise bring 'A Simpler Christmas' to campus

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… Christmas tour," says Wynonna. "It's so easy to get caught up in the perfectionism and the expectations that this time of the year often brings. I love singing the music that … to the show, forget about their 'to do' list and, for the time we are together, simply enjoy themselves." A five-time

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20385

Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association

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… Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association Submitted by Anonymous … working, driven even, to give her very best in all that she does, and social justice is the central focus of her … to take students from where they are at to two steps beyond what they say," the colleague wrote, adding that Reeser's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22868

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

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… school. "This is an important step because we now have the go-ahead to recruit students for our first class to begin in … the community initiative. Speakers including U.S. Rep. Fred Upton and WMU President John M. Dunn , explained what the school—scheduled to open in fall 2014—will mean not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center

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… as a central part of campus life. “More than a dozen years ago, we had all of our East Campus buildings assessed,” says … Hill will be razed, allowing the space those structures occupy to be opened up for campus green space and parking for … would allow only a $10 million repayable investment for what was anticipated to be a $60 million effort. Without the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… for the circle of control activity.  Classroom example of what can be placed inside the circle of control. Robert Lee … activity. At her internship, Smith facilitates small group social-emotional learning sessions using the curriculum … “The circle of control is important for youth to understand what things are inside of their control and outside of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158

Students to gain experience at new CentraCare senior center

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… a rich learning environment for WMU students studying occupational therapy, medicine, physician assistant, nursing, … needs, have breakfast or lunch or have a word with a part-time chaplain. CentraCare's mission is to keep seniors … a one-stop point of care," Mickus says, "with the primary goal of keeping older persons in the community." The new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/556