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Meet Jazz: Counseling psychology (M.A.'14)

College of Education and Human Development

… a nod to the Native and Indigenous communities. The reason why we put that first is to acknowledge that Native folks … and get to know other youth.  Then that turned into a bigger thing and we've continued to be a pillar in the … support the Grand Rapids Pride Center? I would say the biggest support is sharing our information, sharing our …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-jazz

Thrills and chills await at an alumni movie premiere 30 years in the making

College of Fine Arts

… the entire town pitch in to help, and ending with the struggle to finish post with almost no money. Secondly is the … be interested in seeing it. He rolled his eyes and asked why I was asking him this. I told him that had noticed the … two young ambitious men. Richard Gasparian and I were struggling actors who poured our souls into creating the kind of …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2018/10/housesitter

The End of my Year Studying in Japan Pt 1: Language Improvement

Study Abroad

… I felt like my Japanese was horrible, I learned nothing, why was I even trying, etc. Thankfully, these didn’t last …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/08/gettiglanguageimprovement

Whole Students, Whole Support

Empowering Futures

… to historical perspectives that envision students who struggle as somehow deficient or in need of “fixing.” An … strong and prepare for a strong quality of life. That's why we're developing a comprehensive well-being experience … felt they were better equipped to help a friend who is struggling.  The Empowering Futures Gift is making our …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/support

How to Help Someone You Know Who is Suicidal

Suicide Prevention Program

… warning signs of depression and suicide risk. Research suggests that the majority of people who attempt suicide … or call an ambulance or emergency services. Additional suggestions Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about … and support. Don't dare him or her to do it. Don’t ask "why." This encourages defensiveness. Offer empathy, not …

https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/basics/how-help

Our Distinguished Alumni: Crystal Lucas-Perry

College of Fine Arts

… welcomed and appreciated my fullness — which is exactly why I chose Western, year after year, after year. It was an …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/crystal-lucas-perry

Interview with Amy Livingstone and Charlotte Cartwright, Editors of "Medieval People"

Medieval Institute Publications

… take this one? 13:08 - AL I was going to say, Charlotte, why don't you take the lead on that one? 13:10 - CC Yeah, … large amount, a large--a larger number of documents in a bigger document collection. I would say, for anyone who's not … can follow up on something. You know, you can read about a URL in an article, sure, but just being able to go there and …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/medievalpeople-interview

Bringing the world home

CELCIS

… items at a garage sale a few years ago, Miller met Barb Curley, owner of Lodge & Learn, a provider of homestay … to Western Michigan University international students. Curley had a table at the sale and was signing up families … the Middle East, our children know a little bit of Arabic, why Muslims pray five times a day, and how they observe …

https://wmich.edu/celcis/homestayspotlight

The Northern Medieval World: On the Margins of Europe

Medieval Institute Publications

… the meaning of the text within its manuscript matrix, why it was copied in the specific manuscripts it was, and …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/northern-medieval-world

My Experience with a Non-WMU Program

Study Abroad

… spent. I was dropped off at the train station and started lugging around 50lbs of bags aimlessly through the pouring rain, jet-lagged and with a dead cell phone. I wasn’t at home anymore, … got here, no matter what school we represent, and no matter why we chose to study here in Florence, all our paths are …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/07/taylormyexperiencewithanonwmuprogram