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Counseling Services helping students cope with pandemic-related anxiety, stress

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… health-related fears for themselves and loved ones, and disruption to routines, “there has been some grief associated … people to seek professional help “when anxiety is causing a significant functional impairment in some way. You will want to assess for the impact it is having on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58671

WMU board OKs agreement with Florida's Charlotte County

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… County in Southwest Florida. The agreement paves the way for improvements at Punta Gorda Airport designed to enhance WMU's ability to deliver aviation flight training at the facility. Up to $500,000 in improvements will be done by the county to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38753

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Haworth College of Business

… to work for today.  The world of business analytics is always changing, making Gould’s area of study an exciting one. … big revolution in business and it is being used in diverse ways with real-world impacts still being discovered. … outside of the University can seem daunting. This is why support from the college can be impactful, even for the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

College of Arts and Sciences

… When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement surgery, … transparency and justice for Judie. Along the way, the couple discovered that medical error stands as a … Doctors have told us that this will forever change the way that they view their patients and that just means so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74265

Trustees approve retirements of four faculty, 11 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a WMU sign KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of four faculty … who are retiring are doing so with emeritus status. Dr. Betty J. Parker , professor of marketing, 19 years, … Sept. 30, 2014. Joseph A. Fee , information technology support specialist in the Unified Clinics, 10 years, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19694

Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… made a special connection with his Indian buddy. “My assigned buddy was Sherin, and I was surprised by how well we … our free time together during the 12 days I was there. The way that she introduced me to the culture made such an … I will have succeeded when students recognize the tradeoff between profit maximization and humanity.”   Students echoed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a WMU sign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A report detailing the second … Brylinsky says. "The report reflects a number of significant outcomes from key initiatives implemented in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412

Trustees to consider labor contracts, central dispatch agreement

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a WMU sign. KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The Western Michigan University … a new three-year contract with the WMU chapter of AAUP. A tentative agreement was reached Sept. 5, just as the … at WMU venues such as Miller Auditorium.  The 10-member group ratified the agreement in a July 30 vote. The contract is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19234

World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test

College of Education and Human Development

… World Language Testing Center host first groups of high schoolers for biliteracy test Submitted by Chris … education," says Gardner. "He's helped me every step of the way with the arrangements for the test. From taking the … to Randez, this is just the beginning for partnerships between local high schools and WMU. "There's interest all …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75238

Candidates for science fields urged to attend event at WMU

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… studies in chemistry and biomedical fields in notable ways are returning to their alma mater this month to talk … Each presenter will tell their story in an informal way to give those who attend a chance to interact with … hurdles to get to where they are," Huffman says. "It is a way to inspire them and motivate them to press on and help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/301