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‘Rising star’ tapped to lead Western’s College of Education and Human Development
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… strengthening community partnerships, and committing to social justice, equity and inclusion,” Dinehart says. “I look forward to working collaboratively with faculty and staff to envision … context of the early care and education environment. Her work on the relationship between fine motor skills and later …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71159
Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… her travels. "GIST 3100 opened my eyes to the value of networking and making connections in a globalized world,” says … class, students explore the culture, history, politics and social institutions of countries they hope to visit while … at Western often transcend traditional academic coursework to experience-driven learning, preparing students to …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies
Event to focus on prescription drug abuse, disposal
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… Substance Abuse Task Force and WMU Student Substance Abuse Work Group will be providing information about prescription … campus event to Rosemary Andrews, WMU graduate student in social work, at rosemary.l.andrews@wmich.edu or (269) 569-4106. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39172
New Native American Affairs Council aims to build relationships, understanding across campus and in community
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… institution. The new Native American Affairs Council will work "to support, elevate and advocate for Native American … council member Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work, sees as a huge growth opportunity for the … that's happened around the pandemic has opened our eyes to social injustices around the world." For more WMU news, arts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66068
Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference
Haworth College of Business
… intentionally blurs the lines between business, service, social impact and geography. Drs. Melissa Intindola and … “The conference is the most collaborative event I’ve ever worked on,” says Intindola. “Participants from all over the … in future events in order to build understanding of social responsibility, intercultural fluency and how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695
Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention
College of Education and Human Development
… procedures with Richard Celmer, a supervisor at BCJC. Soko works closely with office staff to coordinate schedules for … where she teaches students about risk management and basic social skills. Part of the focus program is youth sharing … practices and grounded in an ethic of family engagement and social action. For more information about the concentration, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72160
New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods
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… a strategic plan to create communities that enhance social interaction and will appeal to the kind of students … and former dining areas renovated to become community, social, study and academic support areas. Nearby Goldsworth … bath areas maintained by house staff and third-floor social and recreational areas open to all residents. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239
2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo
Precollege Programming
… this training, which can be scheduled upon request. Work with the appropriate Human Resource representative to complete background checks for all new staff working with minors and updated background checks every … returning faculty, staff, student staff, and volunteers who work with minors. Faculty and staff with a WMU employment …
https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo
Award-winning playwright to launch fall 2016 Frostic Reading Series
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… Western Michigan University. Donna Hoke will read from her works at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, in 157-159 Bernhard … plays include "The Couple Next Door," "Safe" and "Brilliant Works of Art." Widely produced in the U.S. and on five … Castillo reading in partnership with The Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership at Kalamazoo College and the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35114
Trustees approve retirements of two faculty, nine staff members
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… sabbatical leave date for Dr. Yvonne Unrau , professor of social work, from fall 2012 to fall 2013. Contact: Jeanne Baron …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1719