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Child life student completes international internship

College of Education and Human Development

… of how culture and therapeutic child-centered play can connect. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of the required … to communicate through their knowledge of play, which can help them process and express emotions around their … accepted to become a child life specialist. I definitely suggest future students deciding on a program to come to WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69576

WMU education instructors offer advice for parents navigating virtual learning with young kids

News

… has ushered in new anxieties for K-12 parents burning the candle at both ends, finding it hard to tell where work ends … Don't expect everything to be perfect! "A lot of this can burn parents out really fast. We saw that in the spring. … screen for longer periods of time. To help focus, Doudna suggests introducing sensory toys such as fidget spinners, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60874

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

…   "It was a sobering experience of how quickly the tides can shift in the aviation industry," he says.  "I received not one, but two furlough notices from Delta in the span of a few months."   … education -- and its two-way version, meaning Americans going overseas to learn and folks like Woo coming to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership

W Magazine

… he says. “Each storage cube will be its own robot that can move itself from different points and even stack itself … for Design and Innovation has, so that this community can grow in its foundation of having good, strong design … to have a large university with great programs that we can work with.” The relationship is mutually beneficial. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59592

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… has been on children, and I’m really excited to see how we can look at the whole family system.” The intent of the new … becoming a hub where children, adults and families can be referred to the resources they need to optimize their … and potentially double the number of children who can receive trauma assessment in a year, adds Amy Perricone, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

WMU partners with Merit to offer cybersecurity training, certification

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… Using the Michigan Cyber Range Secure Sandbox, students can practice their skills on real threats without … Professionals interested in the cybersecurity courses can learn more and register online at  … the extensive expertise of WMU faculty, the University can offer test preparation, community programs, customized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48063

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… curriculum relevant in the post-COVID-19 economy so that we can continue to deliver a world-class supply chain … perspective, a well-managed supply chain is vital as it can significantly reduce a company’s operating expenses, which helps to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278

Study abroad scholarship opens world of opportunity for political science student

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… opportunities. "Now I'm really trying to find jobs where I can focus on writing." She also took the opportunity to … cool hostel right by Edinburgh Castle and hiked up a volcano caldera and walked all down the Royal Mile. And it was … gain this experience. They've definitely been one of the biggest supporters for me." Now Lindblade is taking the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69281

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

News

… says. "It was great to come in with our ideas, what we know can be feasible, and get their input on how to make products … design change, or if it was misused by the customer, how can we avoid that so it doesn't happen in the future?" This … being involved in the quality side of (engineering), how I can translate that into doing production and apply what I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… takes a huge amount of weight off my shoulders! I can now spend my senior year focusing on school, friends, … her previous plans to study abroad in Japan have been canceled because of COVID-19. "The more people who get … on this campus grow is inspiring," says Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director at Sindecuse Health Center. "Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037