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The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program
College of Aviation
… research project focused on how plane noise impacts airport workers. Enrolled in Riga Technical University , the … Dragons concert (above) and an Iron Maiden concert (below), working as a sound engineer and stage technician He has … and skills come into play in another of his pastimes -- working as a sound engineer and stage technicians at rock …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/strupis
DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air
College of Aviation
… believe that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU … have helped define who I am and establish a positive work ethic." Not taking "no" for a final answer led DePuy … constantly seek opportunity because every organization has work that needs to be done." Depuy taking part of outreach …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy
WMU celebrates journal's 10-year anniversary on grandfamilies research
College of Education and Human Development
… in partnership with Dr. Debra Whitley , a professor of social work at Georgia State University, developed the journal in … to a 2012 comprehensive needs assessment of professionals working within the field of kinship care. Participants …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74996
Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus
News
… from Buster as they were awarded for their outstanding work on campus—Kirkolis and Schroeder as student employees … an associate professor and director of Western's School of Social Work. Her nominator, a graduate research assistant, … Thanks to Dr. Harrison's empowerment, I am a more effective social worker." For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736
Francophone Film Fest to feature seven films, two filmmakers
News
… to meet the public and answer questions about their work and their experience. This is a tremendous opportunity … something you can learn from about Francophone culture or social aspects or history in one of the French-speaking … French-language native theatre company in Quebec, and his work has been widely performed in Canada, Mexico and Europe. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5568
Book clubs examine college admissions, immigration, medical establishment's treatment of Black Americans
News
… our focus on (or, perhaps better, obsession with) merit work to enhance or corrupt our civic bonds and social institutions? If we think merit plays too big a role … Participants will explore these questions in this timely work on justice and inequality from the instructor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65599
Event to focus on prescription drug abuse, disposal
News
… 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
News
… 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
Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose
News
… has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. At Western Michigan University, experience-driven … DeVine , Jiddou developed a summer program related to social and emotional learning for the center's UrbanZone, a … was going to be passionate about through opportunities like working for Disability Services, doing classwork, my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684
Friday Feature: Naomi Griffin
College of Aviation
… has tons of ways to get herself known. Since she wants to work in cargo or at a company like Duncan Aviation, this …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/griffin