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WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state

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… Seita Scholars program. The program provides a support network for students who have aged out of foster care and are … in the past by providing two state employees at WMU to work with Seita Scholars and serve both as caseworkers and two of the program's five campus coaches. DHS …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771

WMU graduate students author infant foster care grant

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… course taught by Dr. Rick Grinnell , professor of social work. The students who wrote the grant proposal are: Holly … out of home care, and the time needed for successful adoption. Other objectives include lowering the percentage of … after reunification and the percentage of disrupted adoptions. Long-term objectives include reducing future costs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1512

Francophone Film Fest to feature seven films, two filmmakers

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… films this year is outstanding," Desroches says. "We will show films that will be having their U.S. and Midwest … to meet the public and answer questions about their work and their experience. This is a tremendous opportunity for all to appreciate first-hand the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5568

WMU's Graduate College names fellows

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Five Western Michigan University doctoral students recently received a fellowship from the … of Charlotte, N.C., is the recipient of a Gwen Frostic Doctoral Fellowship. She is writing her dissertation, … Molecules for Alternative Energy Applications." Ariyadasa's work is interdisciplinary and covers aspects of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7016

Psychology professor emeritus, 3-time alumna launch nonprofit school

College of Arts and Sciences

… back to the late 1960s. Initially focused on experimental work, the Department of Psychology at Western quickly … child's unique learning needs.” KABAS officially opened its doors to its initial class of eight students in September 2023, with a mission that doesn't stop at the classroom door. By collaborating with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73634

Summer Tennis Academy

West Hills Athletic Club

… players accountable will cultivate discipline and a strong work ethic which will serve them not only on their tennis …

https://wmich.edu/events/75564

Thyroid Disorders

Sindecuse Health Center

… including increasing heart rate and speeding up/slowing down digestive processes. Most thyroid disorders are caused … be common symptoms of other illnesses or conditions, and do not always indicate a thyroid disorder. Hyperthyroidism … something may be off with their health. For years I struggled with putting on weight regardless of what my diet …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/advisory/shacfacts/thyroid

Student participation sought for annual sustainability survey

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… offering their opinions, students can directly influence how sustainability fee funds are spent. This annually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45657

Sally Hadden Wins BAAS Award

History

… Lawyers in Exile.” Hadden used the £2,500 award to work in the British Library in London in the summer of 2015. In addition to funding her travel …

https://wmich.edu/history/haddenbaasaward

Grad school event helps those seeking advanced studies

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… No. 1 at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and North Dormitory Road. Those attending the Graduate and … Attendees seeking tips on how to apply to graduate and professional schools may participate in one of three workshops being held from 3 to 4 p.m .   No registration is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19110