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Graduate students win leading geology awards
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… Graduate students win leading geology awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan … of Professional Geologists, and Journal of Maps. Peggy McNeal , a doctoral student from San Diego in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875
WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows
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… The fundraiser will feature a light meal as well as a keynote address from Eric Thomas , motivational speaker and best-selling author known as the Hip-Hop Preacher. His message will focus on his … this is our community, and if we don't care about it, no one will," Hemphill says. He and other Youth Juvenile …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381
A tale of two artists: Building your art portfolio
College of Fine Arts
… your portfolio? Erika: What was aesthetically pleasing to not only myself, but also my teachers and peers thought to … conceptually. I then asked my parents for their opinion as “non-artists” to make sure they agreed upon my presentation … At first, the statement of intent scared me. I didn't know where to start and how to talk about my passion to …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/08/tale-two-artists-building-your-art-portfolio
From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation
College of Aviation
… she says, "so I caught the bug from him. I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends. We … states sometimes, and get breakfast or explore for an afternoon." The word about Western's College of Aviation program … in aviation, her first out-of-the-Western-loop position -- no doubt assisted by her Alpha Eta Rho days -- was with …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/07/mayathornley
Keeping Our Loved Ones Healthy: How to Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Public Health
… talking to them. To communicate well, actively listen by acknowledging their feelings and not interrupting them while they discuss their concerns … 2021a). Avoid questions that they can just answer “yes” or “no”. Some examples of open-ended questions are: “How did …
https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2021/11/dittmar
How to Improve the Overall Wellbeing of your Elementary Student: Tips and Tricks
Public Health
… classroom setting. Source: (Young, 2021). As we should all know by now, COVID-19 put a damper on our lives. Whether that be a … have done okay with all the change, others have been struggling with learning the basics, such as reading and …
https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2022/11/gratopp
Thank You Notes
Career and Student Employment Services
… Thank You Notes Importance of thank you notes 22% of employers are … school. Thanks for investing in my future! Sincerely, Maggie Harris Email Business Format Subject: Thank You – … you have additional questions in the meantime, please feel free to contact me at (269) 123-1234or Emai@wmich.edu. …
https://wmich.edu/career/thankyou
Faculty Impact
Haworth College of Business
… at the forefront of understanding how a pandemic like the novel coronavirus affects food consumption behavior. Dr. Ann … reported stocking up on food and beverages. Frequently noted choices were rice, flour, instant noodles, frozen dumplings and bottled water. Many people …
https://wmich.edu/business/faculty2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Sindecuse Health Center
… effective is group counseling? A large amount of research suggests group counseling is the treatment of choice for … and identify ways in which they feel more connected to one another. How many people are in a typical group? Most groups … reveal all of my deepest secrets and feelings to the group? No, you don’t have to! You decide how much you want to …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/counseling/group/group-faq
Trustees approve plan simplifying WMU's tuition pricing model
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… education. Degree programs that are 100% online are not included in the University's flat-rate tuition model due … fully online. Additionally, effective fall 2021, the technology fee charged per distance education course will be eliminated, and the University will no longer separately assess an enrollment fee for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64027