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

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… WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on There will be opportunities to interact with therapy dogs on campus throughout Mental Health Week. … we see in politics. All that ties in to why students might not feel comfortable or don't think they have the power to …

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

Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert

Haworth College of Business

… education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jim Eckert delivers distance … long incorporated video content into his courses. He shared with us how he is shifting his courses to a distance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58668

Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make healthy food taste good

College of Education and Human Development

… Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make … cook tempeh, a fermented tofu and alternative meat option with a meaty flavor. Students instruct community members on … can benefit from nutrition and dietetic students knowledge on healthy eating. Nutrition and dietetics students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71045

WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy

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… WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business … faculty members who specialize in management, the innovative new center is founded on the premise that purpose … "We are truly grateful to these donors for partnering with us to develop the next generation of business leaders," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726

Board of Trustees to consider four-year contract with AFSCME during special meeting

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… Board of Trustees to consider four-year contract with AFSCME during special meeting Submitted by Megan Looker … virtual platform for a special meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 . The primary agenda item is to consider approval of a labor contract with Local 1668 and Council 25 of the American Federation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66228

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve Submitted … 2024 New York Fashion Week Competition. Courtesy: Andrew Bourland Through U of NYFW, Argentati had behind-the-scenes … Western's inaugural New York Fashion Week Competition, who now works at L'Oreal. "I want to really emphasize how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931

Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees

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… Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—A new … while earning two degrees, get into the workplace faster with valuable skills and position themselves to earn higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

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… offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … stick to it. Prepare: Help kids get acquainted with the technology and processes. Set boundaries: Create defined … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert

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… Oboist teams up with pianist, dancer and lighting designer for free concert … Minji Kwon , dancer Kristin Marrs and lighting designer Peggy Mead-Finizio , will present an evening of music and … abundant technical ability, and a special gift for turning notes into poetry." For more information about the concert, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38477

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own Submitted … Kristi   VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude … accommodate  her classroom for  multilingual learners who now represent a third of her students. Through a new funding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182