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Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

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… clients are—literally and figuratively. Brooke Buys Ph.D. candidate Brooke Buys conceived an idea to create a … speaks a lot to us about our clients, and it also can be a barrier to care if they are not comfortable," Buys …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors

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… pays tribute to individuals whose work constitutes a significant body of achievement that is widely recognized within … Notably, Gorczyca was elected to Fellowship in the American Physical Society last year, a recognition awarded to … based pedagogy." Another scholar quips, "How many of us can single-handedly write an encyclopedia of medieval China? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952

Lucas-Perry makes declaration in Broadway debut: She's here to stay

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… the opportunity to examine the pivotal moment in American history through the lens of someone who would never have … "I'm very aware that this is a monumental moment for American theatre, because the show has continuously been done in … slavery. "Rutledge says, 'Are you calling Black slaves Americans?' And as a Black woman in this show, I get to say every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69836

Events at WMU and across community slated to honor King

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… stories, quotes and songs about King and concluding with a candle vigil outside. Tuesday, Jan. 22 "Urban Family Contributions to Risk and Resilience in African American Children," 6 to 8 p.m. , Kalamazoo Public Library, Van …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4076

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

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… kindness and making someone smile are all things that can support the mental health of a community,” says Bundon … property on Western’s Parkview Campus, says Brianna McCann , program manager for the Office for Sustainability. … about having them learn through their experiences,” adds McCann. Devin Tully , BSE ’23, said he returned to his alma …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

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… religion, who is leading the project alongside Dr. Diane Riggs , a faculty specialist. "(Teaching) modules will serve … the materials to teach about religion and COVID-19, we can aid society in critically thinking about this point in … will support research in this area for years to come," Riggs says. "It is particularly rewarding to see our graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002

Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry

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… for our beer than our skin tone,” Ewing says. “Hopefully we can be an inspiration for other people who … want to enter …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903

Student awarded Critical Language Scholarship to study in Japan

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… is part of a federal effort to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages. … White is one of about 550 competitively selected American students at U.S. colleges and universities who received … named a Presidential Scholar is the highest honor a senior can receive from the University. In addition, White was a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47665

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

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… the business model, mustering the wherewithal to reposition can be crucial to surviving and thriving. In the W … to keep their entrepreneurial aspirations on course. A candle-making enterprise "The world of an entrepreneur and … As with many entrepreneurs, Brandon Zavala's first and biggest pivot was leaving a steady job to pursue his startup. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

Bush named American Council on Education Fellow

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… Bush named American Council on Education Fellow Submitted by Deanne Puca on … University's Dr. Jonathan Bush has been named an American Council on Education Fellow for the 2015-16 academic … Program strengthens institutions and leadership in American higher education by identifying and preparing promising …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23207