WMU Department of Occupational Therapy

07/29/2025

07/23/2025

The Barbara Rider Colloquium is set for November 14th, bringing you an in-depth exploration of "Hidden Occupations." Follow along as we highlight a new speaker each week leading up to the event!

Hear from our Keynote speakers: Dr. Beth Ann Walker, creator of the Occupational Performance Inventory of Sexuality and Intimacy (OPISI), and Dr. Jenn Soros, co-host of the "OT After Dark" podcast, as they share their unique insights. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from innovators in the field. Act fast for early bird rates, ending August 4th! Register today!

07/19/2025

Calling all poets!

Winnow Literary is a digital journal of poetry & occupation housed in the Occupational Therapy program at UW–Madison. They are excited to announce that submissions for Issue Two opens on August 15th, 2025!

To apply:
Please include 1-3 poems in the body of an email or as an attachment to winnowliterary@gmail.com with the subject line “Poetry submission”.

There is no fee to submit. For this issue we are unable to provide payment for poetry, but we will strive to promote your work in the literary community. Full submissions guidelines at winnowliterary.org/submissions

07/16/2025

Congratulations Dr. Angie Moe! 🐾 💕 🐶

07/16/2025

‼️ We're getting VERY close to opening registration for the 2025 Barbara A. Rider Colloquium!

🗓️ This year's event will be held at the WMU Fetzer Center on Friday, November 14, 20215.

🎙️ Our theme for the day is "Hidden Occupations". We’ll be diving deep into the occupations across the lifespan that are often overlooked yet crucial to holistic care.

👀 Keep an eye on our social media as over the next few weeks we'll be highlighting our keynote, plenary, and breakout sessions! Plus, you'll want to be the first to know when we open registration as we'll be offering a limited time early bird discount!

07/13/2025

Last week in the GR Leadership, Development, and Advocacy class, students dove into the world of entrepreneurship through a hands-on learning session! They took on three exciting challenges, one was a marshmallow tower challenge, and another was a product development pitch!

07/12/2025

07/11/2025

Need a moment to destress? Stop by Waldo Library from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 8, to meet Mocha! Mocha is a therapy dog in training and needs to meet people in new places. Come say hello!

WMU Therapy Dog Clinic

07/10/2025

Register here! https://wmich.edu/ot/academics/otd