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Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester
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… by learning the social responsibility that comes with being a business leader. "Most people have this image of … Read her story . "It's really important to get students out into the community, to get them out of the business school," … Read her story . "The value is how many students we can reach; how much bigger the impact is on the community." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508
Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus
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… campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student votes in the Bernhard Center during the 2020 primary elections. … for students to register to vote and learn about candidates and issues. Historically, participation is … and center right now, she's hoping that will translate into an increase in civic engagement as well. "It's about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321
Evaluation students finish as runner-ups in national case competition
College of Education and Human Development
… in national case competition Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … and Andrea Vernola were runner-ups as a team at the American Evaluation Association's student case competition held … engaged in this world and were motivated going into the competition." As part of the case competition, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72807
Stephen G. Jones obituary
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… who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years before his retirement in 2014. His tenure at the University … included many performances as a soloist and as a member of the Western Brass Quintet. He traveled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680
Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education
Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police
… opportunities and potentially give victims' family members some closure. In September 2023, MSP committed to … financial support to students who have been accepted into WMU's Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police. … has already shown that motivated, passionate students can achieve incredible results," says Detective First …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963
Group presents its tobacco-free campus recommendation
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… the possibility of turning Western Michigan University into a tobacco-free campus unveiled its affirmative … 1, 2014. Its further recommendation is that the next year be used as a transition period to seek broad-based input on … no vote by the governing board, since trustees were not being asked to approve any policy changes at this point. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8240
WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide
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… the EV charging stations' energy demand. KALAMAZOO--The number of electric vehicle charging stations for area drivers … new 50 kW, grid-tied solar array that will provide a significant portion of the EV charging stations' energy demand. The … free of charge to organizational and residential applicants in 10 U.S. regions, including Michigan's Lower …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191
Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display
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… "I just always knew, at a very young age, I wanted to get into fashion." Chloe LePine A click of the heels might have … 20 —a livestreamed event that will also offer a select number of in-person, socially distanced VIP tickets. Showcasing … aesthetic. "It's important for this show to happen so MODA can come back strong, showing we can produce an event and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636
New campus emergency communication system in place
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… alert system to increase both the speed and the number of communication options available to alert students and … the person answering the phone will no longer need to trigger that message by speaking into the receiver. Vossen says the University is urging all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7554
Taking the leap: Erin Rogers’ journey at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… her sales career from a young age, Erin Rogers began selling roofs, decks, doors and windows door-to-door … drive and resourcefulness. “Building these relationships can be difficult as a young professional as you are still … the resources Western has to offer was Rogers’s first step into getting the most out of her experience in the program. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69496