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Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus

News

… it's also important to keep social and emotional well-being in mind. "Self-care during this stressful time is … University's Sindecuse Health Center. "Students should remember that they have never experienced anything like this in … of close family and the controlled bubbles of home could be daunting for some. "Increased anxiety, depression, fear, …

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

New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders

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… Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cracking cold case murders will be part of a new program at Western Michigan University. In … looking for potential new leads or evidence that could be revisited with technology that's developed since the crime happened. "It's going to be a phenomenal opportunity for students to utilize their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63526

Week of Juneteenth events aims to celebrate emancipation, spark conversation

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… at WMU—a series of both in-person and virtual events beginning today, June 14. Juneteenth commemorates the … drum and dance for mental wellness, 4 p.m. June 18 : Dr. Benjamin Wilson , 1 p.m. June 18 : Spoken word (virtual), 5 … says Tatyana Smith , BGSA vice president and CPRSO member. She adds the events are also about honoring the spirit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64444

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… to use his platform to enact change outside the rink. "Being a goalie, we have some artistic freedom with our gear. And we are fortunate here at Western to be able to make custom masks. I thought this year would be a … with the job of being an athlete; you have a bit of a bigger platform to speak about what you think is right," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Researchers consider oral fluid testing as wave of the future for drug treatment, epidemiology

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… use. The traditional objective way of measuring this has been through analysis of urine for drugs. However, this has … drawbacks," says Dr. Stephen Magura , research director of behavioral studies at The Evaluation Center . Urine … the mouth, is a more viable option. The research, which began in 2019 and is expected to continue until August 2023, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66863

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… Grant and a WMU alumna, McCorkle says she is excited to begin the next phase of her professional journey at her alma … tries to identify its strengths and leverage those for the betterment of the students and the global community," she … on that commitment and continue to move us forward to become an institution that values its students, staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at … only one pound at birth,” Tate says. “My first years, I was behind others in my growth, so I had to go to physical … and speech therapy to catch up. My physical therapist suggested dance as part of my therapy.” Tate discovered more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker Solar Car team on their visit. … of Western Michigan University's inaugural Spire Award, bestowed by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences … challenges I was facing in the automotive industry. I also believe in the concept of payback and what better way to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

Talent Has No Price

Lee Honors College

… people may not have the luxury to do what they love doing because of life’s realities--or do they?  Well, the story of … us that our individual skills are a gift that nature has bestowed upon each of us to live life with contentment and … tribulations or difficulties. Our natural abilities seem to be given to us to balance the disquieting complexities of …

https://wmich.edu/honors/deanscorner/2021/02/talent-has-no-price

Swain Education Library reimagined, to host student success and programming partners

University Libraries

… and events. Renovations to the Swain facility will be completed later this fall. Services and programming will be offered in Swain later this fall by four campus partners: … and Human Development, focused on facilitating connections between student volunteers and community organizations …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2021/09/swain-reimagined