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Bridging science and community
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… Bridging science and community Submitted by Erin Flynn on During the BIORETS … to scientific outreach, but her most recent experience with the University’s Biological Sciences Research … and community. “Growing up, I’d never been approached with fun science, and it wasn’t until I got to college that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848
WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion
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… WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … President Edward Montgomery . "I am confident that, working with the WMU community, she will help make us a diverse and … for the inclusive and equitable functioning of every unit within the University and essential for continuing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976
MBA program adds military service as option to test waiver
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… adds military service as option to test waiver Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Schneider Hall, home of the … and a minimum of seven years of managerial experience within the military may apply for the waiver, based on their … dean of operations and graduate programs. "Students with a background of military service enhance our MBA …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7671
Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'
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… Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision' Submitted by Erin Flynn on LOS … I read a textbook cover to cover, and I was just amazed with it," Jacobs says. He also became drawn to movies with different visual effects and sophisticated editing. "I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090
Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life
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… When a health condition causes serious injury or impairment and suddenly everyday living seems almost impossible to … therapist helps people of all ages to live better with a disability, injury or illness. More than that, they … restorative care. An OT class in 1969. What started with one instructor and just three students has become a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000
Upcoming art exhibit chronicles transcontinental travel
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… Upcoming art exhibit chronicles transcontinental travel Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Oct. 29, and runs through Friday, Nov. 2 . A closing with a reception will be held during Art Hop from 5 to … The works in the exhibit reveal a journey that begins with an exploration of the physical and social space of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2345
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… by Erin Flynn on Madison Dempster is having a blast as an intern for Hasbro. Despite moving online because of the … games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with toys all day, it hardly feels like a job. Western … it's the best," says Dempster, who landed an internship with Hasbro this summer. Working in the kids games division, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Trustees approve change in bookstore operations
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… Trustees approve change in bookstore operations Submitted by Anonymous (not … the University administration to enter a lease agreement with the Follett Higher Education Group Inc., paving the way … process in which WMU sought proposals from national firms with experience in the collegiate book business. The goal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5321
Experiences at WMU serve HR executive well in professional life
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… Erin Flynn on Business alumna Karen Feller Baldwin pauses with emotion when she speaks of her experience as a WMU summer orientation leader. The relationships she forged with incoming students as they passed through the program continued during the school year and had a profound impact on the human resources …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57384
Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs
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… internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates with potential employers at its fall 2024 career fairs, … begin Monday, Sept. 9, and continue throughout the month. Career fair prep Floyd Hall Engineering Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024