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Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

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… Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on … health concerns, the pandemic has given way to a financial crisis that has led to upheaval and uncertainty in many … services for students living in Michigan. Weekly webinars . Crisis appointments (available Monday through Friday). …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511

Webinars explore WMU research regarding social consequences and response to COVID-19

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… Webinars explore WMU research regarding social consequences and response … archiving of online materials related to religion and the crisis in the United States. Thursday, Feb. 18, at noon . Watch the webinar . "The COVID-19 Crisis, Accreditation and the Future of Higher Learning," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61262

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

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Jim Eckert , Robert S. Kaiser Professor of Sales, has long incorporated video content into his courses. He shared with us … future role-plays in the WebEx environment even after this crisis. We are using collaboration software like Microsoft …

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

National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families

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… National Guardsman, a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families Submitted by Erin … growing number of Michiganders in need during the COVID-19 crisis is no small task. 2nd Lt. Hunter Davidson and his … changes that have been happening throughout this COVID-19 crisis, Western really helped with that,” says Davidson. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59294

WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment

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… WMU launches new effort to advance climate commitment Submitted by Erin Flynn on … around the world sound the alarm about a growing climate crisis. "Recent reports reveal the science is happening … sustainability." Climate Commitment The Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition organized a march at WMU as part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55956

Renowned public education expert to speak on campus

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… on Ravitch KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A leading national advocate for public education will speak about her plan to preserve … School System." In those books, Ravitch maintains that the crisis in American education is not the result of a crisis of academic achievement but a result of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45725

Protecting children from environmental threats topic of humanities talk

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… (not verified) on Steingraber KALAMAZOO—An ecologist, author, cancer survivor and international expert on … Elijah: Protecting Children in an Age of Environmental Crisis," in which she contends that the nation's children … in history. In "Raising Elijah" she confronts this crisis with precise science and a lyrical, witty, moving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14025

From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on Mechanical engineering student Renee Cilluffo explores her talents and interests across campus. KALAMAZOO, … Mich.— Whether addressing climate change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a degree … solution addressing global warming and the food waste crisis by converting various waste into electricity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference … Place, a nonprofit that helps individuals in times of crisis, as well as two Kalamazoo elementary schools. She received both crisis and restorative justice training while learning about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an … a challenge, but a challenge our team was ready to take on for our students,” says Bob Stewart , career development specialist. “In times of crisis, people’s true colors show. I am very proud of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851