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Wisconsin educator will lead WMU College of Health and Human Services

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… together diverse fields such as the health sciences, social services, public health, engineering and medicine. … UWM—all in psychology. In addition, he did post-doctoral work in addiction and behavioral health, also at UWM. He has … who has announced she will return to the School of Social Work faculty after a year-long administrative leave …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46964

Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges

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Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges Submitted … of the Ph.D. program. “We see this work as an act of social justice and strive to elevate youth assets within our … "The internships and community partnerships are invaluable. Interning in the out-of-school time sector offers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714

Artist, alumna presents visual discourse on immigration in WMU show

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… life in an exhibit at Western Michigan University. The artwork, created by Alessandra Santos-Pye , also known as "Ally … as a human, wife, mother, therapist and artist. Her artwork consistently reflects both existential and … in expressing a flow of life events, thoughts, feelings and social themes through paint and mixed media. These …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18916

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… nature of attacks that bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even … services that will generate profits,” says Jesse, who has worked in his family’s web design company where he was first … started in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, where he worked as a mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic technician. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk

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… March 2 , to spark a conversation on design that generates social and cultural engagement. Speaking at 3 p.m. in … of the global Perkins + Will architecture and design network. He is currently working with WMU on the master planning process, studying …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38421

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

Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014

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… Fort Custer Industrial Park during his tenure. For his work in economic development, Hettinger received letters of … Federal Center. A 1994 WMU alumna with a master's degree in social work, she also is a sexual assault response coordinator and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

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… Ideas: Borders, Elections, Constitutions, Prisons. His work has appeared in a number of leading philosophical and … Peace Center, Pax Christi Kalamazoo, St. Thomas More Social Justice, St. Joseph Social Justice and Kalamazoo Non-Violent Opponents of War. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

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

Associate professor leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic

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… leads effort to save local restaurants, support front-line workers in pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adam … food to Sindecuse Health Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A simple social media invitation has blossomed into a nonprofit … public history graduate student Tre Goodhue to help with social media and graphic design after graduation in April. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62261