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WMU student, veteran pursues passion for mental health and counseling

College of Education and Human Development

… serving six years in the United States Army,  Dwane Dabney  doesn't want to be defined just by his service; instead, he wants to be known for supporting clients with mental health concerns. Joining the … approaches, including multicultural and Adlerian. "I got my multicultural approach when I first got to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75937

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

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… New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maddie Christians, S.H.E. Shed creator, and Brianna McCann, program manager in the Office for … arms full of home decor and a huge smile on her face.   “I got some plants, some spoons, a stapler, a notebook, and I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Festival brings more than 900 high school singers to campus

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… schools to Western Michigan University for a daylong celebration that will culminate in a free, public performance at … Henry Purcell's "Soul of the World" Imant Raminsh's "In the Night We Shall Go In" Jonathan Willcocks' "Musical Risotto" The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5430

University Theatre stages dinner comedy 'Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding'

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… University Theatre stages dinner comedy 'Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding' … with chaos, dysfunction and absolute fun. The happy couple will exchange vows and dance the night away at one of the most desired wedding venues in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/269

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… “are there still philosophers?” at an age so young Atkins does not even remember it herself. What she does recall, however, is always having an internal preoccupation with philosophical topics—not a flashy or bold … settings?” she says.   As she achieves her professional goals and completes her current projects, Atkins is thinking …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… leave a final exam with a job offer, but  Dr. Sakif Amin 's upper level sales course isn't a typical class.  "This … he says. The approach is paying off. "The opportunity to go beyond the textbook and be offered real-world experiences … "I empathize and sympathize with everybody who comes in and does a presentation, because that was me," he says. "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Unusual 5K run set to collect clothing for area foster homes

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… homes Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Registration open now through day of event. KALAMAZOO—People are asked to bundle up, then take it—almost—all off for charity during Western … of new or gently used clothing and donate the needed goods at stations set up around the course. The event will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5809

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… by Deanne Puca on Some WMU offices will close or operate on limited hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 28 to … that day. The Bernhard Center will be open 10:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday , Biggby from 11 a.m. to midnight and Subway … from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56527

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… holiday weekend. Thanksgiving recess officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 25, and there are no afternoon or … The Bernhard Center will be open 10:30 a.m. to midnight Sunday, and Subway will be open reduced hours 3 to … from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28668

WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm

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… in the area. This is the fifth time in recent history that the University has closed for consecutive days, and the first time since 2019. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes … on or near campus to limit their travel. For those who must go out, the department urges taking extreme caution walking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876