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WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
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… school system. Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative workers and volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment … with some people in the South African village where he worked. Today, Goldman is an educator and board member at … in communication with parents as well as psychologists and social workers to help children dealing with war trauma. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
UCLA economist to discuss cleansing effects of Great Recession
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… labor economics, economics of aging and macroeconomics. His work has been the subject of several congressional … insurance and the costs of recessions for young workers have been published in the American Economic Review, … Von Wachter is a frequent collaborator of the German Social Security Agency and is an associate editor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22788
Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning
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… Sam McGrath isn't like most. "I loved getting a chance to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton … writing, so when it came time to choose an organization to work with, she immediately gravitated toward Read and Write … of their voices and stories and learn problem solving, social-emotional and behavioral management skills." Building …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
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… design and building to share my love and pure awe of the work of these designers," he says. "It's really an honor to share their work." Lee taught himself how to build designs virtually … Feeling the weight of isolation, he decided to create a social media account to share his work with members of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city
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… 100 LBS students travel downtown for immersive training and working on growth strategy projects with Sleeping Giant … — a belief in showing up with energy and excitement in both work and learning. The shuttle’s name and design were … students see downtown Kalamazoo as a place to learn, work, and build a future.” WMU President Russ Kavalhuna …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch
WMU Alumni Association selects leadership for 2014-15
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… WMU in 2003. Randy Watkins of Lansing, retired, Bachelor of Social Work and MPA from WMU in 1976 and 1985, respectively. WMU Alumni Association The WMU Alumni Association works through the Office of Development and Alumni Relations …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17784
Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students
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… no matter their location—whether a student is on campus, working remotely or studying abroad. “We know many college … a total of five sessions, WMU mental health staff will work with students to explore options going forward. Uwill … environment and campus culture that supports well-being and social justice. Mind Spa : A space designed to help Western …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195
Engineering student designs her future at WMU
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… integrates computer-aided design (CAD). “I truly love working with different CAD programs and learning about … her time at WMU. Through leading guided tours and running social media accounts, she enjoys promoting the various … currently trying to investigate the possible fields I can work in,” says Kieliszewski. “Long term, I see myself …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75588
Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU
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… for that was that government officials believed Burmese Socialism was the only system to study, so why bother … staff] host lunch meetings for us regularly and other social activities, like picnics and trips to Chicago." Life … and it is a relatively quiet hall, so it is a good place to work," he said. "I also like that I feel part of a community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139
Honors college talks to focus on 'Living With Uncertainty'
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… of Analysis" by Jennifer Lynn Emmerich, instructor of social work Lyceum Lecture Series This lecture series features …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12578