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Dr. Ruth Kaarlela obituary

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… her retirement. Dr. Ruth Kaarlela A veteran teacher and social worker, Kaarlela came to WMU to help establish a College of … for emotionally disturbed children, and supervisor of social workers and students at the University of Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47979

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the opportunity to engage in substantive cross border work with colleagues around the globe," she says. "It's not … able to share perspectives, exchange cultural insights and work together on meaningful projects that highlight the … the experience in a way that would be accessible and valuable to all students.”   “The effort you put into designing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… spring semester highlighting ethical questions regarding social media,  artificial intelligence (AI) and how to live … investigates the consequences of smartphone and social media use for the mental health of kids and … experience by allowing them to use smartphones and social media? Can and should we protect children from …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

Do Young Chang obituary

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… as a Western Michigan University professor of political and social science, died Aug. 3. He was 89. Chang, of … joined the WMU faculty in 1971 as an associate professor of social science and retired in 1993 after nearly 22 years of service to the University. He transferred from social science to political science in 1989. A Korean exile, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1312

Deadline approaching for MLK event proposals

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… 2013. The University will be celebrating King's life and work beginning in January and running throughout the entire … reconciliation in an effort to deepen their own vision of social justice while also fostering the dreams of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2238

Gamma Rho chapter earns Superior Status

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… participated in numerous service activities, including working with Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Kalamazoo … Haworth College of Business Career Center to host resume workshops and interview training specific to business and … professionals; and encouraging a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility. Contact: Jessica Sliver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11361

Southwest facility transfer from WMU to LMC moves forward

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… One of the top priorities is a sustained commitment to the social work program, which was one of the first programs WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47585

Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December

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… provide daily living, communication, behavior control and social skill services to developmentally disabled adults. … Care Association to Dr. James A. Henry , professor of social work and co-founder and project director for the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463

WMU offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren

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… Whitley , associate professor in the Department of Social Work at GSU. Originally established by GSU in 2001, the … researchers and field-based professionals. WMU has been working with Georgia State since the inception of a center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/57

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

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… implemented or underway during the first year ranged from work by an individual college to increase the number of … actions and outcomes associated with the first full year of work focused on ensuring the University is learner centered, … a diverse, inclusive and healthy community, and advance social, economic and environmental sustainability practices. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969