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WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… (GSA) as they partner for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of outreach. "I think this Mental Health Week can really be the spark that ignites … and dancing with friends at Zumba to professional panel discussions, a number of events are planned for the week, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Multiple career fairs slated for early fall at WMU

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… and recent alumni. The first fair, the Engineering Expo, is being held on the Parkview Campus, which is located near the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Drake Road in Kalamazoo. It is being co-hosted by Career and Student Employment Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42556

University introduces 'be healthy' social media contest

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… social media contest open to all students and employees is underway in an effort to measure and improve health at Western Michigan University. The contest, #BeHealthyWMU, is an interactive initiative to promote healthy behaviors … #BeHealthyWMU. During the fall 2015 semester, the contest is focusing on six semimonthly health topics. Topics so far …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28052

Honors organization recognized with national award

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… to community service.  The Maintaining the Flame Award is a follow-up award to the Society's Order of the Torch … WMU chapter last won in 2015. The Order of the Torch award is only awarded to a chapter every four years, and the … excel in programming, internal communications and campus visibility. The advisor for the WMU chapter of Alpha Lambda …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972

Motown meets yellow brick road in University Theatre's 'The Wiz'

Theatre

… 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 7:30 p.m. 'The Wiz' "The Wiz" is an urbanized retelling of the classic 1900 children's … culture. It follows Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy as she is taken away to the fantasy world of Oz. After accidentally … the East, Dorothy goes on a quest to find the wizard. She is joined by her troubled friends—the Scarecrow, Tin Man and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38865

Economics of immigration on tap in Sichel Lecture Series

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… at Berkeley will address economics and immigration when he visits Western Michigan University as part of the Werner … speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in 2028 Brown Hall. His talk, "Economics of Immigration Reform," is free and open to the public. David Card Card is a labor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14879

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in politics. Rep. Debbie Dingell and Congressman Fred Upton discuss issues during the Civility Tour on campus in August 2022 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Campus events scheduled for Veterans Week

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… Veterans Week Submitted by Deanne Puca on "Charlie Mike" is the code used for "Continue the Mission." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A 2-mile run, gift card giveaway … will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Unit T-shirt day. Wear a unit T-shirt or get a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43613

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations

College of Education and Human Development

… barriers among marginalized populations Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Gemarco Peterson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University's  Dr. Gemarco Peterson,  assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education … and Training Center (RRTC) at Langston University, a historically Black college/university, Peterson was part of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205

Kalamazoo, campus communities getting ready for prom night

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The 26th annual Senior Prom is Thursday, March 27. KALAMAZOO—Young and old alike are … East Ballroom. No reservations are necessary to attend this semi-formal event, which is free and open to the public. Hors d'oeuvres and other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14265