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Counselor education faculty named director of campus counseling center

College of Education and Human Development

… says she looks forward to growing the center's partnerships with campus departments and organizations to attract a … opportunity to return to a more hands-on role when working with graduate student counselors. "In the classroom, we can … and applying the foundational counseling skills. But now on the other side, I get to actually help and supervise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72818

Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts

W Magazine

… I received was so much more than academics. I gained knowledge socially, politically, philosophically, spiritually … emotionally.” Now retired from a long and rewarding career with General Motors, Roberts’ journey began as a student in … it or not, I really wanted to be a chemical engineer.” With courses ranging from graphics, drafting and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… Considering the impact of screens on child development is not about evoking guilt on adults or setting unrealistic or … development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to the grocery store with a three-year-old is not what it used to be.  When a toddler’s whining, begging and crying starts for items paraded before them row …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition

Haworth College of Business

… and communication best practices in a virtual environment, with companies such as Amazon, Audi, Google, Netflix, SpaceX … place where they could have the most impact with their suggestions. Evaluating Google’s most active social … had great intuition into what the reader would want to know next. The method to parse a large brief was excellent.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66824

Felix Sithiphone: Finding the fun in governmental accounting and life

Haworth College of Business

… in 2012, he accepted a position as a financial analyst with Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services. He … to study for the CPA exam, which he passed in 2018.    With the CPA credential on his resume, Sithiphone decided to … work ethic. “I failed my first tax accounting exam,” he notes. “It was really demoralizing, and I put myself in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72095

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… is graduating at fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16 , with a bachelor's degree and a dream job already lined up. … after impressing supervisors during a summer internship with the network that extended through fall semester. … new connections in the process of honing your skills.” Now, as he prepares to graduate and take the next step in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Pedestrian mall will increase green space, change traffic patterns

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… increase green space, change traffic patterns Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist's rending of the new West … Building. The walkways will be separated by lawn areas, with the west-end lawn being suitable for lounging and … president for Facilities Management. "We've been consulting with all major campus stakeholders and are scheduling as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/183

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

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… Flynn on Jovanny Ruiz-Alavez graduates Saturday, May 1, with a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, … he leaned into as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. "I would always go with her everywhere, so when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981

Exercise science students find their stride, combining passion for horses and healing

College of Education and Human Development

… built for year-round use and include industry changing technologies such as the SureHands Lift, which makes mounting more safe and less challenging for clients with limited mobility.  Sarah Czupski With her connections through the exercise science program at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70336

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Haworth College of Business

… recognized as Advisor of the Year Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Delta Sigma Pi members are, left to right in the … this year.” Chapter president Quinlan Lewis credits Palmer with contributing valuable guidance for the chapter. “Dr. … held each other to a high standard. If one person was struggling, there were 90 people around them supporting them and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766