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Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Losing his vision has opened Robert Parsons' eyes to a future filled with purpose and promise. Earning two … well. "I chose to follow that as an occupation in order to show not just homage to that counselor who made such a big …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

E.J. Dionne on campus for humanities center speaker series

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… (not verified) on Dionne KALAMAZOO—A high-profile Washington Post columnist will lead off when the University Center for the … inspired by this year's presidential race in recognition of how elections dramatize the dynamics of power while …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2283

The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

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… Flynn on Drs. Kelly Robertson and Lori Wingate are excited to launch Valeo, a new e-learning series about program … at WMU and beyond, they created Valeo , bringing their vision for engaging and practical e-learning about program … to create a way for people to develop the evaluation know-how they need, when they need it.” Valeo (pronounced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

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… Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Phyllis E. Seabolt , an assistant professor emerita of consumer … and retired in 1987 after more than 16 years of service to the University. Survivors include a sister, Dr. Martha …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

Mixer on the Mall begins in downtown Kalamazoo

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… Mixer on the Mall begins in downtown Kalamazoo Submitted by Deanne Puca on Admission for Mixer on the Mall events is $1. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Downtown's 2015 Mixer on the Mall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24653

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a busy and divisive election season, election fatigue and anxiety are … Student Recreation Center—SRC—invites the Bronco community to relieve stress and take a break from the campaign texts … is set up in the SRC, where the WMU community can write how they will be positive, healthy, active and kind. "A lot …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

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… Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips … by Anonymous (not verified) on Two OLLI at WMU members discuss the new programs revealed at last year's January … programs during its ambitious winter-spring session. To find out about these upcoming activities, those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… An early "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" movie premiere, discussion with Marvel comic creator Gabby Rivera and comic … she says this event is about more than entertainment and fanfare; it's an opportunity to engage the community in a wider … component. It's not, ‘Let's just go see a fun movie.’ How do we use the principles and what's being learned and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change

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… Community book read, public discussion takes aim at climate change Submitted by Anonymous … are facilitating a community discussion in late March to explore the social causes and responses to climate … for Sustainability front desk, located at the corner of Howard Street and West Michigan Avenue. event co-sponsors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31054

Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions

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… Ethics Center selects 3 engrossing books for spring discussions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and U.S. immigration policy are up for student and public discussion during Western Michigan University's spring … continue through the end of March. The public is invited to participate along with WMU students and employees. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50863