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Medical pioneer in linking spirituality, health care to give talk

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… for health care and human services professionals who work in medicine, nursing, chaplaincy, mental health, hospice and social work settings. It will be followed by a reception in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14711

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

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… how will you fight?" "I want people to have a new level of social consciousness," says Lofton Durham , associate … until Dec. 8. The exhibition reflects nearly a century of work created by artists of African descent. A companion show … in 1991. His works focused on people in the context of social justice issues. "The work I've seen from the 'Spiral: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… Kalamazoo College. Both courses are structured so students work for the entire semester on a business issue for a … students will be prepared to lead, excel in project-based work and create value for small- and medium-sized … a commitment to the Kalamazoo community and a passion for social good in any industry or career. Dr. Doug Lepisto …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

Accountancy students take first and third at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… their Beta Alpha Psi chapters to promote lifelong ethical, social and public responsibility among members, how they … best practices. "Our students demonstrated an extraordinary work ethic, the utmost professionalism and grace under … universities assisted with event operations and learned valuable lessons on collaboration. "We are so proud of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53127

Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division

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… spring, seeking a bold thought leader and change agent to work in concert with faculty and staff in an environment … honored Vasquez Heilig with the 2022 Linda C. Tillman Social and Racial Justice Award, which recognizes … in furthering the values of diversity, equity and social justice in educational organizations. "Dean Vasquez …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883

Black mason broke barriers, laid first building blocks for learning at Western

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… as Western State Normal School. However, due to racism and social injustice at the time, history books did not herald … literacy trail in the area as well as lead a course on her work through Western's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute … AN UNEXPECTED DISCOVERY Parker quickly dove into her work, spending hours on end in libraries and archives poring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74599

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

Trustees approve retirements of 12 faculty, seven staff members

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… effective Aug. 31, 2014 Dr. Susan Weinger , professor of social work, 26 years, effective April 30, 2019 Dr. Allen Zagarell …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/12173

Final parking strategy set for Arcadia Flats

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… and capital projects at Western Michigan University. Work on Arcadia Flats is the first phase of the larger … The entire project is expected to be complete in 2024. Work is currently underway on the new student center in … of the construction sites. Updates are also available on social media using #WMUBuild. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58162

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… in WMU's child development and services program, she is working at the Jennings Development Interplex's (JDI) … for Western students to ensure they have access to work experiences. Students are paid for 20 hours per week … age appropriate objectives within four main categories: social/emotional, physical, cognitive and language. As a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185