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Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa
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… it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact … finds a majority of impairment goes unaddressed. Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind … capable and can be integrated in society," Joubert says, noting in a country with nearly 60 million people, there are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565
WMU graduates succeed
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… by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Sadarra Fields had no intention of staying in Michigan when she graduated in … wing dedicated to the performing arts—she accepted. Fields now directs vocal music at the Marvin L. Winans Academy of … of the organizations in which graduates in those majors are now employed. Read more about WMU’s distinctive people and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643
The spirit of adventure
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… The spirit of adventure Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055
WMU becomes part of national student mental health effort
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… part of national student mental health effort Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of its Success at … focus on student well-being and mental health. WMU is now one of nearly 200 campuses across the country enrolled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47566
Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students
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… Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and nothing could be more appropriate in a learning environment. … The service is also available to enrolled students no matter their location—whether a student is on campus, … or studying abroad. “We know many college students struggle with their mental health. A study recently reported by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195
Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023
College of Arts and Sciences
… Three new dinosaurs stomping into Rood Hall Dino Park in summer 2023 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Be prepared for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71118
WMU student places first at national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… money. Musser of Macomb and TJ Devries of Tinley Park, Illinois, competed against teams from eight other universities … as ‘the buyer.’ Instead, I try to recognize that they are no different than me. They have hopes, dreams, fears and … and challenging myself, and they helped more than they know,” he says. The competition took several weeks of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378
Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community
Haworth College of Business
… all the Haworth College of Business has to offer. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister … of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Paciorek knew that the innovation and opportunity available in the food industry was … college, and Dr. Z has helped me gain the confidence and knowledge to grow in every facet of my life.” As a junior, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082
Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources
Haworth College of Business
… raising the bar in human resources Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mia VandenBerg , a human resource … ‘oh I learned about that in class.’ That feeling would not be possible without the unwavering support that I have … and Dr. Chen Wang , who have taken the time to get to know me and have given me great career advice. They push me …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786
Speaker discusses how families deal with incarceration of other members
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… Empowerment Center at Western Michigan University, AARP and Northside Ministerial Alliance. Lectures are free and open … a discussion with students, faculty and community members. No registration is required. Later that day, she will visit … her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. University-Community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45914