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Building purchase OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center
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… effective in improving educational, language, cognitive and social outcomes for those diagnosed with autism," Peterson … behavior analysis students in WMU's psychology department work one-on-one and in small groups with its children, … toileting, tooth brushing and hand washing; play; and social skills. They also work to decrease tantrums, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26216
Event slated to gain broad input on new student center concept
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… master plan. Team members will present an overview of their work to date as well as answer audience questions. An open … and creative interactions as well as intellectual and social exploration, and to create a distinctive and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39113
Trustees approve faculty and staff retirements
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… Dr. Kathryn Lewis-Ginebaugh , associate professor of social work Dr. Doris J. Ravotas , assistant professor of blindness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/363
WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications
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… from the public to families, and the changing nature of work itself. A decade ago, the number of graduates from … facing change alone. Around the world, the very nature of work is being transformed. For example, looking backward, … as cloud computing specialist, sustainability manager, and social media manager didn’t exist just a decade ago. Looking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998
Graduate students receive WMU Dames Endowed Scholarships
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… Muskegon, Michigan, is a master’s student in the School of Social Work with an interpersonal practice concentration. She … at WMU Cooley Law School in 2016. Burrell is dedicated to working with vulnerable populations of women and children, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32980
WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week
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… anxiety," says Carl, who is pursuing a master's degree in social work specializing in clinical therapy. "The support that we … it comes down to societal pressures from what we see on social media, what we see with cyberbullying, what we see in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584
Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester
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… University are answering that question by learning the social responsibility that comes with being a business … in Palmer's class—is through service. Lauren Bliss did social media marketing for Confections with Convictions. … 15 hours of community service in addition to their course work. They're paired with one of several community partners …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508
Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees
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… not going back to Jordan. I ended up spending a whole year working in the refugee camps that dot Europe." Fernandez … through service while also developing projects—vetted by social work professors in a multi-step review process—that … clinical triage with an NGO. So everyone's skills are valuable." Richardson, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378
Walker Institute to kick off community forums with Michael Moore talk
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… in low-income communities; and how we get to a future that works better for everyone. Moore will present "It Only Hurts … Together or Pulling Apart? Making Public Policies that Work for Everyone," will begin later in April with a presentation on "Building a Sustainable Michigan: Social and Environmental Aspects of the Challenge." It will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31123
'The People's Scholar' to address diversity in community talk
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… (not verified) on Watkins KALAMAZOO--One of the leading social commentators, black speakers and high-action freedom … of various aspects of diversity as they relate to the workplace and world. This exploration will be done through … the lens of his role as an advocate for education and social justice. Watkins, a scholar in residence at Syracuse …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/321