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Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life
W Magazine
… quality of life Submitted by Erin Flynn on When a health condition causes serious injury or impairment and suddenly … R. Spear established what is today Western’s program, OT was still in its infancy as a profession. Located at the … launched a clinical doctoral degree, with the first class set to graduate next year. This three-year OT doctorate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000
Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose
News
… a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. … are considering for potential use in future anxiety medications. "It opened up a lot of opportunities for me, … she says. "I didn't realize it at the time, but it really set me apart. And now looking back at it and applying to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684
Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award
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… Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A … honored during the University's annual Academic Convocation set for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 , in the Dalton Center Recital … director in 2005, First-Year Experience was a new program designed to prepare students for academic achievement and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677
WMU gearing up to celebrate 90 years of homecoming
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… words of the WMU fight song. That's a fitting theme in more ways than one. There are so many exciting events to choose … and 75th year of hosting football games in Waldo Stadium. It's also marking the 50th year of the Distinguished … The Homecoming football game is one of many events set for Oct. 12. Homecoming Saturday is big draw Scores of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9973
Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton Bigham-Tsai was among the students who participated in the first Bronco … and the opportunity ahead of us," says Jeff Spoelstra , director of Western's Office for Sustainability. "All of us … "By fostering sustainable practices and initiatives, you set an inspiring example for your peers and future …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762
Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference
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… Michigan Autism Conference in early October will bring leading scientists and treatment practitioners to the Radisson … on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement
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… four commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 2, in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the … spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424
WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia
History
… WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia Submitted by Kevin … Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars Institute Fellowship, a … and a few months of delay, was notified of the award that set her off on a year-long itinerary that took her to her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941
International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange
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… Top honors announced The competition’s highest honors were awarded to a group of distinguished young musicians. The following are their … in a short documentary, co-directed by Tang, which is set for release this year. For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated
WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition
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… high-profile national sales competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on State Farm Competition winners Burnham (left) and … us stand out is definitely the amount of preparation we did. There wasn't too much they could throw at us that we … different styles to shine through, is something that really set us apart from the competition." In addition to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223