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Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award

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… Institute of Professional Geologists, in recognition of his work. A busy and productive researcher, Kehew is the … designed to prepare students for academic achievement and social success while at WMU. FYE continues to put students … Dr. Barnes never turns away a student in need," one co-worker said. Woolfork-Barnes has been a student herself at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677

Groundbreaking research could provide key to kicking smoking habit for good

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… University, whose breakthrough research lays the groundwork for a potential solution. His work advances a strategy of using enzymes to degrade … of someone trying to quit smoking who slips during a social event with friends. Generally, introducing nicotine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62413

Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition

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… signage and packaging, looking at their website and social media to see how we could enhance those experiences, … to leverage their case. "The students did incredible work engaging with one another and making sure that their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778

Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… instead of just one week," says Jessica Cortes , a senior social work student and president of the Latino Student Alliance … , which provides assistance to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents, as well as the Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

Malaysia doctoral research associate finds community on campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in the beautiful and best facilities, but also through valuable educational content. The instructors are very … and international students and gives me the opportunity to work with faculty and staff to build a strong network. Kalamazoo is a friendly place to live, with lots of …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/maran-subramain-spotlight

Newman Civic Fellow from WMU receives additional honor

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… foster care in their teen years. And she subsequently has worked closely with the program to bring awareness and help … have a voice, so I am determined to use my voice to address social issues affecting those that have also felt unheard." Understanding that social change does not happen alone, she has initiated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39772

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

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… to continue research for her upcoming book. Perez-Villa’s work focuses on 19th century Colombia and the stories of the … of Colombia.  Initially she planned to write about the social history as a bridge to the postcolonial era, but it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

WMU counseling professor to edit prestigious professional journal

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… of black children, personality, education, and health and social behavior. ABPsi is the oldest ethnic psychology … States and has a mission of addressing the significant social problems facing and affecting the black community. … Development, and Career Development Quarterly. She has also worked as practicing counselor in community mental health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30194

Events planned for National Coming Out Day

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… Among those coming up this week are a resume-writing workshop and a panel discussion. Both events are free and … Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services. The Social Justice and Volunteerism Resume-Writing Workshop will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914

Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum

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… between friends as to who could wear the craziest socks to work will kick off the 2014-15 Entrepreneurship Forum … that they can positively influence the market by building a social consciousness into their business model. Future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977