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Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa
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… it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact … finds a majority of impairment goes unaddressed. Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind … capable and can be integrated in society," Joubert says, noting in a country with nearly 60 million people, there are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565
AARP exec to address diversity and aging during two-day visit
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… diversity and aging during two-day visit Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kane-Williams KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Feb. 23 , in 4010 Health and Human Services Building. Free and open to the public, her presentation is titled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38144
WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement
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… than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … purchase of prints is optional. Parking, other information Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36754
Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan
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… building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Literacy experts … . The Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium, a free public event, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in … But the need is still great. There are 25,000 struggling adult readers in Kalamazoo County—13 percent of our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668
Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business
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… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in … Western, I knew right then—this is for me.” The Gurnee, Illinois, native was voted “Future Business Leader” every year … like Hormel, Meijer, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s—it’s impressive.” Ehlebracht plans to join the Food …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239
Week of international activities to focus on health worldwide
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… activities to focus on health worldwide Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Participants in last year's International … on WMU's main campus throughout the week, and most are free and open to the public. The observance is being …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2743
Visiting artists series celebrates international diversity
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… series celebrates international diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Update, Jan. 31—The Thursday, … at Western Michigan University. Each artist will present a free public talk or performance while on campus. The series … has received several prestigious awards, including the Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, Robert Helps Prize …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4297
Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King
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… Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. … and across the broader Kalamazoo community are planned to honor slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., … anniversary of King's visit to WMU in 1963. All events are free and open to the public. Schedule Thursday, Jan. 17 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076
The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad
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… in nursing from Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A cancer diagnosis nearly derailed Cade Hine 's college plans. But the … his doctor found a lump that turned out to be a rare and aggressive form of testicular cancer. Within days, he was … as a nurse, he'll mark another milestone: Five years cancer free. "The whole cancer surveillance track takes five years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474
Science, humanities intersect in upcoming speaker series
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… intersect in upcoming speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The connections between … His and all other humanities center presentations are free and open to the public. Ron Numbers Numbers' areas of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34940