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COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… education : Distance education begins for all Western Michigan University students. The transition to virtual … and on-demand fitness options to keep the Western community healthy and active. (March 2020) Units across WMU donate … media campaign designed and launched by students in Western Michigan University's chapter of the Society for Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586

Faculty Senate announces 2012-14 leadership roster

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… (not verified) on Simpson Rantz KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University's Faculty Senate has elected its 2012-14 … F. Ayers, associate professor of human performance and health education Director, Dr. Richard A. Gershon, professor … Dr. Delores D. Walcott, professor of interdisciplinary health programs The Faculty Senate shares in governing WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/613

WMU, KVCC sign new degree completion plan for nursing students

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… Mich.—Administrators, alumni, faculty and staff of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College met at WMU's College of Health and Human Services Aug.  23 to witness the formal … there is a shortage of prepared nurses across the state of Michigan," said Dr. Earlie M. Washington , dean of the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34866

Wide range of activities slated for annual Benefits and Wellness Expo

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… and staff members can learn more about their Western Michigan University benefits as well as take part in a wide range of activities to improve their health and wellness during the annual Benefits and Wellness … and 1:30 p.m. in 210 Bernhard Center will cover the 2018 health plan changes for affected employee groups. Expo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43444

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

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… Medallion Scholarships to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are … scholarship competition A total of 754 seniors from across Michigan and the United States participated in this year's … WMU’s Erin Leigh at erin.leigh@wmich.edu or (269) 387-2920. Michigan scholars Big Rapids Kelsey Cushway received a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Newly revamped Western Wellness effort takes fitness and well-being to new heights

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… services throughout campus to empower employees to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. New website, programs The … designed to foster a culture of walking, wellness and health on campus. The program, for all ability levels, … All benefit eligible faculty and staff employed by Western Michigan University are eligible to participate.  If both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32843

Foundation awards $70,000 to WMU clinic for pediatric hearing initiatives

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… Carls Foundation of Detroit has granted $70,000 to Western Michigan University’s  Charles Van Riper Language,  Speech … in one or both ears, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Thousands of babies are born d … Foundation has a long legacy of providing vital gifts to Michigan nonprofit organizations, including many in West …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74705

AARP exec to address diversity and aging during two-day visit

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… will address the intersection of diversity, aging and health care when she delivers the Burian … for the Diversity and Inclusion Conference at Western Michigan University. Edna Kane-Williams, AARP senior vice … Empowerment Center at WMU is partnering with AARP Michigan to stage a series of additional discussions in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38144

Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grants to Western Michigan University nearly hit $3 million in November and … for $579,757 and was awarded by Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to Dr. Carol Sundberg , director of the WMU … research grants included a $199,369 award from the Michigan Primary Care Association to Dr. James A. Henry , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463

Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The founding director of the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing is one of four … being recognized for their contributions to nursing and health care over the course of their careers. The … , during the opening night of the academy's Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. Lacey …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655