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2023 News

Family and Consumer Sciences

… presented with School Spirit Award  - Oct. 26 Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project  - Oct. 9 Education and … to support graduate studies  - Sept. 5 Expert-Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world  - Aug. 21 …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/news/2023

WMU secures federal grant to battle opioid epidemic

News

… hands-on experience in combating the opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities across Michigan. The $1.35 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration will support the Michigan Youth Prevention and … practices that can make a difference in the communities struggling with opioid use and substance use disorders …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54593

Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary

News

… in 2011 after 24 years of service to the University. His job primarily involved helping WMU maintain its myriad … steam pipes and doing welding as assigned. Earlier in his career, he was a boilermaker who built nuclear and … builder of street rods as well as a street rod mechanic. He is survived by his wife Linda , who retired from WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492

How Can I Avoid the Flu?

Sindecuse Health Center

… How Can I Avoid the Flu? Seasonal influenza is increasing across campus, and your friends might be … the viruses research indicates will be most common this year. Avoid close contact with sick people. People who … eyes, nose and mouth. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue away after …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/top5/top-5-flu-prevention

Data Assistant

Human Resources

… Data Assistant Job code 010220 Pay grade C Pay type Nonexempt/hourly General summary Performs development data research, … ad hoc analyses and reports. Prepares data for data analysis, including ensuring confidentiality, preparing and …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010220

Substance Use Disorder and Implicit Bias in Healthcare

College of Health and Human Services

… Substance Use Disorder and Implicit Bias in Healthcare Submitted by Joel … 93,000 individuals in the U.S. died from a substance use disorder in 2020 (CDC, 2022). Healthcare providers lack the knowledge of treatment options for opioid use disorders. In addition, healthcare providers frequently …

https://wmich.edu/events/69407

Lagerwey to serve as school of nursing director

Bronson School of Nursing

… of professor and has taught health care ethics, nursing history and qualitative methodology. She has also led a study … and areas of research focus on ethical concerns in historical contexts, particularly for vulnerable populations. … the Third Reich, and her book "Reading Auschwitz" was published as part of AltaMira's Ethnographic Series. She is

https://wmich.edu/nursing/lagerwey-nursing-director

Database Specialist

Human Resources

… Database Specialist Job code 009898 Pay grade G Pay type Exempt/salaried … and maintains databases in a department, college, or division. Ensures accuracy, reliability, integrity, and … Identifies weaknesses within the data structure and suggests solutions for strengthening and improvement. …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/009898

WMU student voting rate shows growing civic engagement

News

… engagement Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU students who registered to vote participated in elections at a slightly … to 31.5% in the 2018 midterm election among students registered to vote. This and other findings were revealed as … full NSLVE report at this link . The national report suggests a promising trajectory to student voting, but there …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56808

New Valley Dining Center

Student Life

… for the new Valley Dining Center has been scheduled for this fall. Last session Monday, September 15 at 4 p.m. … to share the results from two prior meetings held earlier this year. Designed to be an anchor destination in the Valley … with fresh food prepared in front of guests. Nine distinct venues will provide the WMU community with a wide …

https://wmich.edu/students/dining-planning