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Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

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… many aspects of everyday life, and higher education is no different. While adapting routines for health and … anything like this in their lifetime. It's okay to not have all of the answers and to need extra support." … for updated and accurate information. The transition from "normal life" to stay-at-home orders and distance learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511

Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance

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… my wife makes as a teacher weekly. We would have been struggling financially and with a whole bunch of other things if … graduation, because if they don't have child care, they're not able to take classes at the level they need," says Dr. … in the community. "We're a learner-centered University. We know students come in with all kinds of needs. So, this is no

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780

Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you have sensitive skin, the struggle to find products that work well for you is very real. … that Western Michigan University student  Irene Roberts knows well—one that compelled her to start Transparent Beauty … Michigan. “It seemed crazy to me that with all of the technology available that nobody had developed a way to keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… so it's nice to have something that helps you go to school. Not just what you're studying, but how to interact with … involved with community outreach at the library…because I know the library is a good place to study, but it also has a … which I went into with the same goal that I still have now of working in a museum with clothing," says Nelson. "In …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/08/student-scholarships

Reflection from Julie Garrison

University Libraries

… Libraries The 2019-20 academic year certainly was like no other we have ever experienced! When the academic year … we focused on planning several Waldo Library facility renovations, developing our next strategic plan, and expanding … The campus was buzzing around Waldo Library’s first-floor renovation and the thriving Bookmark Café. We continued to …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/reflection-julie-garrison

Lifelong learning classes, trips set for this summer

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… learning classes, trips set for this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Participants greet one another at an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute event. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32202

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Breach Notification Procedures

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Breach Notification Procedures Reporting Potential Breaches . WMU … HIPAA Compliance Officer, consistent with WMU’s Breach Notification Policy.  Investigating Potential Breaches . The … of PHI as defined by HIPAA, and if so, whether and how notice should be given. 2.1.  The fact-finding investigation …

https://wmich.edu/legal/hipaa-breach-proceedures

Timeline for Graduate School Applications

Psychology

… of Psychology at Western Michigan University and should not be considered the only way to approach organizing your … and travel costs for interviews and make sure you have enough money to cover these costs. Start writing personal … research or TA position September of your senior year Apply no later than first week to take GREs in October, if you …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/timeline

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024

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… will have an additional closure day on March 8 . There are no classes on Friday, March 1 , for Spirit Day and … only, contact WMU Department of Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call (269) 488-8911. Office closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74685

Zika Virus

Sindecuse Health Center

… is the most effective way to avoid infection. At this time, no vaccine exists to prevent Zika virus disease. Zika virus … for Disease Control and Prevention has issued travel notices for people going to places where Zika virus … a mosquito bed net if you are overseas or outside and are not able to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Use …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/zika-virus