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Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

News

… spread," Bensley says. "Now, a year later, the students are working at a vaccine clinic and they've been part of the … public health cohort hit the ground running, spearheading a social media campaign to educate students about the virus … COVID-19 Student Coalition shares important information on social media to encourage safe practices among students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… Promise recipient herself. "I really love it." Wilson is working as a pathway coach for the Kalamazoo Promise. It's … experiences I've had have taught me how to … do the groundwork and create a foundation to build something," she says. … have recommended as they've seen her grow as a leader and social justice advocate. " Dr. Luchara Wallace was one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

Three Broncos honored by YWCA as Young Women of Achievement

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… the way for the next generation through advocacy and social justice. It is a pleasure to know that while they are … Study Abroad Office Scholarship. Outside of class, she works in the community as a volunteer at the Kalamazoo … lifestyles and creating educational, mental, physical and social opportunities for women of color. She is a resident …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71815

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… full-time offers and real-world experience, making you invaluable in the workforce.”  Rahjes cites resources like the  Zhang Career … organizations on campus as providing a multitude of networking opportunities, community building, and skill …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… this training, which can be scheduled upon request. Work with the appropriate Human Resource representative to complete background checks for all new staff working with minors and updated background checks every … returning faculty, staff, student staff, and volunteers who work with minors. Faculty and staff with a WMU employment …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo

Ethics Center offers three book club events for the fall semester

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… and above systemic racism in our healthcare system. This work has many implications from issues of paternalism, … speech, which is not "offense," but instead an attack on social standing and dignity. Key ethical questions are: What … utterances that may intentionally seek to diminish the social standing of others in the eyes of the community? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40701

Assessment, Marketing and Communications

Student Affairs

… and to assist with marketing communication, web, social media and other projects for our units. Services … staff Project Request Web Request News Request Social Request Assessment Request Story Submission Student …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/marketing

Rose Bogard

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Susanne and John Stephenson. In her studio practice, Rose works primarily with found objects and slip-cast molds. Rose … preexisting knowledge and associations, is pivotal in my work. I believe that objects have the ability to shapeshift … ways of putting them back together. My most recent body of work has taken on a new fold, turning to fabric as the …

https://wmich.edu/art/directory/bogard-rose

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Gender and Women's Studies

… focused on women and communities of color. Applicants whose work focuses on African Americans are strongly encouraged to … contributions to WMU's emphasis on diversity, inclusion and social justice. The program has six board-appointed faculty …

https://wmich.edu/node/9320

Internships

Intercultural and Anthropological Studies

… African Studies majors at Western Michigan University a valuable opportunity to participate in an internship/practicum … institutional or organizational setting. Students will work with an advisor to identify an internship that best … a career field while obtaining first-hand experience working in an area of your interest Develop professional …

https://wmich.edu/intercultural/internships