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Health care activist, author to speak on health reform act

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… Affordable Care Act is that it shows grassroots politics can still matter," Kirsch says. "It was grassroots activists … With all the money in politics today, organized citizens can still make change." Richard Kirsch As the national …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2820

Summer renovation of Fountain Plaza to feature more green space

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… of campus near Sangren Hall is now viewed as the place that can accommodate large-activity gatherings, freeing the … Planning and Finance Council and to senior leadership. It can be seen by visiting the Facilities Planning website at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6842

GVSU, WMU join forces for study of family owned businesses

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… stewards. By creating a database of information we can do a better job of monitoring and improving the health … Ottawa, St. Joseph, Van Buren and Wexford. The survey can be found at gvsu.edu/fobi/survey . For more information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8622

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… For many, finding a community that meets their standards can be overwhelming. This annual migration also causes … and economic development, but many U.S. college towns struggle to retain their most talented college-educated workers. … us from even starting." Contact: Zack Zagula and Tonya Durlach July 5, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

WMU public safety set to switch to countywide consolidated dispatch

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… contact number—will result in an automated answer that can route calls to an emergency line, to speak to an officer … for attention to facilities needs and nonpolice matters can also be made to a 24-hour automated phone line, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49803

WMU secures $1.92 million for interprofessional workforce development

News

… behavioral health  workforce. "It's another thing we can do at Western Michigan University to impact care in West … powerful and allow us to expand the number of youth who can be served at our internship sites from Benton Harbor to … underserved communities in southwestern Michigan.  A significant portion of the grant funds will be used to provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64511

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… of these campaigns and actions that individuals can take in response. The event is hosted by Western's … censor library materials have increased and that libraries can respond with clear, consistent, and vetted policies and … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404

Get moving, gamers!

W Magazine

… their skill, but new research shows physical activity can help players improve their response speed and accuracy. … and cardiorespiratory fitness. They found a significant relationship between a person’s cardiorespiratory … with the internet, it’s a completely different world. You can be connected all over the world with hundreds of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69851

School of Communication professor launches new podcast: ‘The Communicative Leader’

College of Arts and Sciences

… “I’ve wanted to find an outlet to give specific, concrete suggestions for employees of all ranks and across all … are so complex and compelling—it’s amazing to me that we can all show up or log on around the same time and … a new "The Communicative Leader" episode is released and can be listened to on The Communicative Leader website , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69265

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… career. “Receiving this scholarship has had a significant impact on me as a student. Not only did it provide … insights into various business functions but also significantly enriched my understanding of how various aspects of … at the Haworth College of Business has been the most significant contribution to my self-discovery. The faculty are …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth