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Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

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… [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It has been a full year since the growing COVID-19 pandemic changed the world and shifted … communications. "It's gone full circle from the initial, 'What is this?' A year ago we had no idea what (COVID-19) … it spread," Bensley says. "Now, a year later, the students are working at a vaccine clinic and they've been part of the

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… Triple major undergraduate takes on the world Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … a word she was saying,” says Kostbade. “Not knowing what was going on around me made me realize the importance … a versatile and culturally attuned individual, fully prepared for her next adventure as a Boren scholar where she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ Intellectual Freedom and the Rise of Banned Books ” is the topic of a free and open … at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will share her expertise on intellectual freedom and book bannings … “I’m excited to bring Dr. Knox to Western to share what’s at stake when book bans and challenges become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… and professor Robert Bensley, middle, meeting to discuss their COVID-19 social media campaign. KALAMAZOO, … someone who may be alone during this time” and “focus on what you can control,” urge social media posts from Western … the COVID-19 pandemic, some public health undergraduates are also embracing the experience as an educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … explains Wall. “This is especially applicable in my career as many of the classes at the college were … of faculty by visiting office hours to get extra insight to what you are studying and to demonstrate you have a genuine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

Western Michigan University students take first at Michigan Collegiate Startup Challenge

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… on Two teams from Western Michigan University placed in the top five at the Michigan Collegiate Startup Challenge.  … Feb. 27 at the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on the campus of Grand Valley State … and we wanted to create a tool that brings more transparency and confidence to that process,” says Cherette.   The

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2026/03/first-michigan-collegiate-startup-challenge

WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program

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… WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Health care concentration added to MBA offerings KALAMAZOO—Starting in fall 2013, students who are … for a career in a health care-related field now have the option of earning their master's in business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8658

WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes!

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… WMU telehealth: Is the doctor in? Yes! Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Gayle … Michigan University’s Sindecuse Health Center continue to care for patients during a time of the COVID-19 outbreak. … Counseling appointments can be made at (269) 387-1850. Appointments are scheduled during Sindecuse’s regular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58931

New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce

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… New WMU center promoting diversity in primary health care workforce Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The new center is located at WMU's downtown Grand Rapids … integral role in teaching and training the next generation of health professionals. The center is operated through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29243

Open enrollment period underway for WMU health benefits, FSAs

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… Michigan University's open enrollment period for healthcare benefits and flexible spending accounts began Oct. 27 and will continue through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 . Healthcare Open enrollment for … nonbargaining employees, and employees who are members of the American Association of University Professors; American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19983