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Junne G. Martin obituary

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… of service to the University. She began her WMU career in what had been the Department of Counseling and Personnel. … Martin joined the orientation unit in the Office of Admissions, assisting incoming new students as well as supervising the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3522

Student veterans find place to grow, thrive at WMU

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… student, completed several tours of duty including this deployment to Afghanistan in 2011. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— On … good mentors who helped me (through my courses)." Unsure what the future might hold, Duck is focused on finishing his … Corps veteran, Gough has seen friends from his old unit struggle to find their place once they finish their service. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56507

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very … and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Balance leads to MBA for Erica Nowicki

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— MBA student Erica Nowicki is taking full advantage of the HyFlex MBA program at … full-time with the federal government at the Defense Logistics Agency while being a single parent, the flexible … satisfied with my choice because I was able to execute what I was learning to my work and could also draw from my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73613

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce … rates have increased. That changed in February 2020. "What's happened over the last year has just been striking," … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Engineering professor receives award for support of students with disabilities

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… professor receives award for support of students with disabilities Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Caroline Konstant … (left) nominated Dr. Bob White, recipient of the 2022 Disability Services for Students Faculty Advocate Award. … appropriate opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge of what they are learning. I am very honored to have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67927

Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s  jazz studies program is boasting four awards from international magazine DownBeat in its 47th annual Student Music Awards. View the issue . Two recent alumni and two small jazz groups secured awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource management major at … my deep love for people,” says Parent of Wixom, Michigan . “What appeals to me the most about working in human resources … to guide her.     “The change management course had the biggest impact on me, teaching me how necessary organizational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… on Padian KALAMAZOO--An internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues will visit the Western Michigan University campus at … Sciences' annual Theodosia Hadley Lecture, discussing "What Darwin Said (and Didn't Say): Evolution, Intelligent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/249

High school students honored with WMU writing awards

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… Anonymous (not verified) on The competition accepted journalistic, non-fiction and creative works. KALAMAZOO— Seventeen … the honors college, who pledged financial support to launch what will become an annual program. Contest winners … of Centerburg (Ohio) High School, second place for "Struggles for Power: The Plague of Humanity" Sophia C. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7513