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WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year

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… their future professions. Through these outpatient clinical services, which include occupational therapy, … spoon designed to be virtually spill-proof, but his goal was to go from swivel spoon to regular utensil. "By the end … who was inspired to pursue a degree in occupational therapy after observing the care and comfort an OT provided her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45318

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… in a sleepy town stumbles on a lottery loophole, finding a way to take luck out of the equation and make millions. The … four choices—A, B, C, D—pick one of those letters and always answer your questions you don't know with that same … on an ice fishing trip with his son and son-in-law shortly after making the discovery. "I had already determined this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

WMU efforts for former foster youth earn national recognition

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… social policy organization . A Jan. 15 announcement in Washington, D.C., by the Center for the Study of Social … from among more than 130 nominees, and they were chosen after a rigorous review that included a detailed written … Success includes The acclaimed Seita Scholars program that was founded in 2008 and offers college access and support …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12750

Nobel laureate to give talk on peace building, women's rights

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… who helped bring an end to the second Liberian civil war in 2003 will present a public address at 7 p.m. Friday, … will join her for the two-day gathering. WMU President Edward Montgomery will be attending the Nobel Reception and … with identifying a local or global need and creating a service project to make a difference, and each club will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46210

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

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… to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity … about every day. The iconic Motown headquarters in Detroit was just a couple blocks down from her dance studio. She … "On Fridays we'd all run to the theater as soon as we could after class" to be chosen by directing students to act out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

Think Big leads to Rethink Smart

W Magazine

… further  fortify these qualities to advance our students. After extensive engagement with current students, alumni, … WMU is helping students find a deeper meaning and a better way of thinking. It’s what we call Rethink Smart. Rethink … more than that. It’s using one's smarts to pursue a bolder way of thinking, leading to a bigger way of being. It’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61956

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… The Western Michigan University senior knew something was amiss, but didn’t expect the morning conversation to … their crucial talk happened at a time when Hernandez was best-equipped to receive the information: near the … has on students and Orbe alike is tangible. Orbe learned after his inaugural Taboo Topics course that, because class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… and end modern-day slavery Submitted by Erin Flynn on WASHINGTON, D.C.—Enslaved by a family member who trafficked … country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope was hard to come by for Bella Hounakey . "Hope is the worst … she will see her ambitions realized. "Bella has thrived after enduring almost unbearable hardship as a child and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Delgado KALAMAZOO, … third annual Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. Amber Delgado , an industrial and entrepreneurial … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education

College of Arts and Sciences

… in what is now Niles, Michigan. Its history faded after abandonment in 1781, yet local memory held firm, … categorize artifacts, assisting fellow students along the way. “Through this project, it helped me narrow my focus a little bit more and understand more of what I’m going to want to do. My big career goal would probably be to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438