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Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… survived a suicide attempt after leaping from the Golden Gate Bridge, will present "Living Mentally Well" as … most days. His mantra is: "Life is a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the … in congressional hearings alongside Patrick Kennedy in support of the Mental Health Parity Bill. His 2013 memoir, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265

WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… faculty members received Fulbright Specialist Awards to support overseas consulting and advocacy work this summer. … in educator workshops on jazz voice philosophy, vocal pedagogy and vocal jazz arranging. “I got to see how another jazz and music department operates …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Stanford design school names four WMU students innovation fellows

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… Fellows, who have just returned from a March 15-19 meetup in Silicon Valley, are: Andy Sylvain Hobelsberger , a … acceptance into the program, schools fund the students to go through six weeks of online training and travel to the … were asked to set their innovation priorities and goals for their first year as part of the program. The WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45923

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… and experience different cultures, which is not something I got to do a lot of previously," says Kara VanderKamp , of … bachelor's degrees in anthropology and communications. "I got to learn about countries and actually be there and see … hampered some plans for long-term study abroad, a core group of students from the 2018 cohort continued to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a young age. PORTAGE, Mich.—In just … on her bed, Julie can’t help but bust a move wherever she goes in this frolicking tale that follows her through an … know, I have a little poem. And I thought, ‘That would be a good children’s book!’” she recalls. She thought submitting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

WMU Theatre hosts American Sign Language shadow-cast performance of 'Clue'

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… candlestick. Or was it Mrs. White in the lounge with a dagger? Regardless of whodunnit, audience members are in for a … student from Evanston, Illinois, who plays Wadsworth. "My biggest takeaway is how important it is to be deliberate about … adds. "Theatre is storytelling at its core, and it opens up that world of storytelling in a way that I hadn't even …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73296

Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts

College of Health and Human Services

… Occupational therapy department honored for DEI efforts … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Occupational Therapy was recognized for its commitment to … for Oculus Quest, which is based on the "street view" in Google Maps, a familiar format to most students. After a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71851

Flu shots are available at Sindecuse Health Center

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… center for entry. Staff will take visitor temperatures upon arrival. Other safety measures include telehealth … farther apart and pharmacy visitors are using the drive-up window to reduce foot traffic. Students may receive A Flu … pledged matching funds to cover the cost of flu shots for up to 150 uninsured and underinsured WMU students. Cost WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61009

Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions

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… cultural preservation and U.S. immigration policy are up for student and public discussion during Western Michigan … be provided free of charge to the first 10 people who sign up for a book club at ethicscenter@wmich.edu no later than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50863

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

W Magazine

… students at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Supporting those students this summer were five current … plans.  “The networking is huge for me,” she emphasizes. “I got to interact with people at the University of Detroit … see what that’s like.” "The networking is huge for me. I got to interact with people at the University of Detroit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532