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New virtual WMU parking permit system, parking hours coming fall semester
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… coming fall semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on Vehicles can be registered at any time beginning at 10 a.m. on … system in place to obtain their permits at a later date, with details to come. Under the new system, students … the Bronco community, including: Increased convenience . You can register for a parking permit anywhere, at any time, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60508
Geography grad created road map to success at Western
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… Lee Honors College and Presidential Scholar, is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the … would have, but it has the intimacy and closeness that you would expect from a small college. And I think that's … what makes the college experience so important, because you can't really get that anywhere else," says Heiser. "There …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466
‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community
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… and former student-athlete Jamauri Bogan learned at a young age the importance of having a safety net while also … At the 2019 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he was honored with the Humanitarian Award. That same year, he was featured … talking to people about financial planning for their future can be challenging if they are living day to day, Bogan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… love—and purpose—at Western. "Being former foster youth, we never really had examples of healthy relationships … Justin completed degrees in public relations and African studies in 2020. Together they completed 13 study abroad … be overwhelming. Justin and Alexis Black pose for a photo with Ronicka Hamilton, left, director of the Seita Scholars …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Using music as a vessel for social justice
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… the beat for others to march to. It's digging deep when you feel lost and finding strength in your own story. "To me … for me, figuring out who I was," he says. A conversation with world-renowned jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding after a … as someone who’s Black, and her advice was: All you can control is being the greatest artist you can be," he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039
WMU education professor offers teaching advice for caregivers of homebound special education students
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… distancing guidelines continue during the pandemic, how can caregivers best serve students whose academic struggles … teacher who coordinated programming to support students with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral … “Be comfortable and OK with not getting everything done. Your best is what you can do right now,” says Wallace. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59245
Business professor secures Fulbright award
Haworth College of Business
… of his teaching experience at a partner institution, with the goal of developing the international project in a … that would fit well with service learning. “While you can insert service learning into any class, it works …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350
The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things
Haworth College of Business
… sociology, Western Michigan University student Karen Larsen can appeal to diverse audiences through her studies and … to her programs, she had supporters who could advise her with plenty of exploration and research. Karen Larsen “In an … figure out a new skill on Photoshop. Advertising requires you to be ready to learn, and learning is one of my favorite …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665
Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students
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… immediate access to teletherapy services in partnership with Uwill. The program meets students where they … environment. We are here to support students so they can be their best selves." explore uwill Western launched … of well-being resources for students, which also includes: YOU at Western : A personalized portal connecting students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is … I get to really embody my interests every day, coming up with unique solutions to very difficult problems.” Neff is … opened me up to this industry and made me think, ‘Wow, I can actually play a part in making this sci-fi future a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822