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Alumna returns to WMU as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives

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… disadvantaged students helped build her passion for working as a higher education administrator. This month, she … the climate and culture for students and staff as well as working with faculty to ensure a sense of belongingness for … and provided campuswide cultural awareness training and social justice initiatives.  She also held administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72609

Dozens of Western Michigan University faculty earn tenure, promotions

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… S. Gilmore School of Music Jessica Gladden , School of Social Work Holly Grieves , Department of Occupational Therapy … S. Gilmore School of Music Jessica Gladden ; School of Social Work Keith Hall ; Irving S. Gilmore School of Music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72053

Emily Styburski is redefining career goals with strategic insight

Haworth College of Business

… Grand Valley State University in 2020, Styburski entered a workforce altered by the pandemic. “I graduated during the … while still nurturing the parts of myself outside of work. I’ve been able to still pursue my hobbies and spend …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/mba-emily-styburski-strategic-insight

Philosopher to discuss role of liberalism in achieving racial justice

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… in Kingston, Jamaica, before eventually pursuing graduate work in philosophy at the University of Toronto. His research interests include social and political philosophy, critical philosophy of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44128

Guests to speak on campus as part of Universitywide common read

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… Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the Department of Social Work;  Dr. Jil Larson (moderator), associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4018

Weekly drawings continue for faculty, staff who donate to United Way

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… Donald Nelson , computer science; Linda Reeser , social work; Carla Chase , occupational therapy; Natalia Obreiter , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10834

Director of riding center next up in Keystone Breakfast Series

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… such as communication, accountability, responsibility and social skills through work with horses. Some of the services provided include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12623

Remembering trailblazing alumnus who reshaped college experience for foster care youth

W Magazine

… Creek, Michigan. Seita, associate professor emeritus of social work at Michigan State University, was instrumental in … 88 former foster youth are at home on Western’s campus and working toward their degree. Since accepting its first class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73609

Martin Luther King Jr. remembered with virtual events, community read

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… p.m. , is a virtual discussion about the racial healing work that has been transpiring in the Kalamazoo community, … Lie," uncovering the lie behind the American way of social and economic mobility, sponsored by the Walker … Emily Olivares . Virtual presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m .   Sponsored by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62609

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… and responsible decision-making when sharing content on social media. This event’s co-sponsor is the School of … and discuss various theoretical approaches to the work of bioethics and how the COVID-19 experience may shape … , interim co-director at the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568