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Nutrition and dietetic interns use lab experience to mentor undergraduates

College of Education and Human Development

… and undergraduates partnered to practice clinical skills. Maggie Schlett shows her mentees how to use a blood pressure cuff. Sarah Cook performs a glucose level screening on her mentor, Lina Brown. … the blood pressure of his mentee.  Jenny Converse performs a blood pressure test on her mentor, Kelly McHugh. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73841

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley forge pathways to success through more than 50 program-level transfer agreements

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… WMU, Kalamazoo Valley forge pathways to success through more than 50 program-level … Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig, WMU provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Dr. Paige Eagan, provost and vice … Valley, sign agreements to ensure a seamless transition for students from Kalamazoo Valley to Western. Left to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73316

First responder training at vacant Bernhard Center Nov. 10-12

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… vacated Bernhard Center is slated to be the backdrop for an intensive first responder training program scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 10-12 . Kalamazoo Department … municipalities across the country, will use the building for a three-day exercise. The training is supported by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73333

Flu shots available at the WMU Student Center Nov. 8 and 9

Sindecuse Health Center

… Michigan University Sindecuse Health Center nurses look forward to seeing students and employees seeking flu shots at the WMU Student Center for events over two days in November. Only influenza … and preservative-free, including high-dose shots available for those 65 and up. Students A student drop-in clinic is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73259

WMU emerita receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's highest honor

College of Health and Human Services

… honor bestowed by the organization, distinguishing members for their contributions to communication sciences and … has been working in the communication sciences field for nearly 40 years. She continues to work on a part-time … their communicative successes,” says Hyter. “The struggles I have had as a Black woman in a discipline that still …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73379

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… crucial financial support, but it also validated my efforts and commitment to my studies. It allows me to pursue a … such as networking events, job fairs and access to platforms like Handshake, all of which help me build connections … of the industry operate.” However, Khaiara’s passion for HR was something she spent time discovering. She says …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational partners and … annual  Cybersecurity Summit , presented by the Office of Information Technology in partnership with People Drive … growth," says  Trevion Thomas , WMU program manager for cybersecurity. "By hosting discussions on the latest …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… on a canvas, Sharmane Flanders has painted a bright future for herself. As she prepares to graduate from Western … in contact with my Western advisor, he helped me feel comfortable and confident with the transition," Flanders … minor, she's developed a solid foundation to now apply for the art therapy master's program at the Chicago …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Show at the Gilmore Car Museum in 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For Anaia Kassenda , visiting Congo is usually a homecoming, … Kassenda and the tailoring house craft lavish womenswear for special events, such as ceremonies and weddings. She … program to pursue her dream of becoming a creative director for a fashion house. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

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… , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging … and  Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, will lead the celebration. The annual … Dining Center assistant manager David Prellwitz , gardener for Landscape Services Karmella Todd , senior administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024