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Experience-Driven Learning

College of Health and Human Services

… Learning At the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), experience-driven learning is central to … theory to practice and build the skills needed to make a meaningful impact. Learning by doing CHHS students engage … the opportunity to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways while gaining firsthand experience in team-based, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/edl

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World Religions and Cultures

… i s selected as a recipient of the 2025 Faculty Advancement Award! This award will cover funding for participation in a … that is growing in demand). Dr. Siebert, after 54 years of service to WMU, retired in August. The department hosted the …

https://wmich.edu/religion/about/news

Robert L. Blefko obituary

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Robert L. Blefko, a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Nov. 1 at his home in Kalamazoo. He was 82. Blefko, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in 1997 after 29 years of service to the University. He was hired as an assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20293

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… him to the place he is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes … Not deterred, Williams returned to his roots: Galvin Flying Service where he once again worked as a line service

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

Cloud Computing Rule

Information Technology

… proliferate, it is increasingly important to make informed choices about appropriate use of cloud services. The purpose of this document is to guide employees … Scope and definition Cloud computing, also called software as a service, is defined as the use of third party …

https://wmich.edu/it/rules/cloudcomputing

Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

News

… Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students Submitted by Anonymous (not … According to Harris, the volunteer opportunity is rewarding for both the mentor and mentee. "I chose to serve as … transition into the workplace. The career mentoring service links Seita Scholars to professionals who agree to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735

Rich palette of local artist on display at WMU

News

… floor art gallery of the WMU College of Health and Human Services Building. The public is invited to meet the artist … Teague. The artist has been fascinated by color since she was a child. "Today, I still feel that same exuberance as I … drawings, workshops and book illustrations. A 400-linear-foot mural she painted is on display at Bronson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/103

Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers

News

… Alumna uses equine therapy to help patients overcome physical and emotional barriers Submitted by Anonymous … Pitt Hopkins syndrome, doctors said he would likely never walk. Limited success after years of physical therapy seemed … and then working at the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center near Kalamazoo and soon realized she could integrate her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47690

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

W Magazine

… student’s succulent humor and self care Submitted by Megan Looker on Known by his handle @theplantprodigy, Jacob … TikTok is one of the most beloved on social media, with nearly 27 million likes and one million followers. He was one of Mashable’s “5 TikTok accounts to follow for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

Brooke Hinz

First-Year Faces

… Brooke Hinz MATTAWAN, Mich.—Mattawan High School graduate Brooke Hinz has … of Michigan. She also was a peer leader in high school, a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters and National Honor … and she has spent countless weekends performing community service.  In the spirit of putting others before herself, …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/brooke-hinz