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Kellogg Co. and Consumers Credit Union honored by business career center

Haworth College of Business

… Credit Union with the first Employer of the Year award at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 , in Harrison-Stinson Hall … careers. These inaugural awards highlight employers who go above and beyond to assist students in their development … had the most significant impact on student development and support through volunteerism during the previous academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26661

Western opens campus to medieval scholars for 2023 International Congress

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… Western opens campus to medieval scholars for 2023 International Congress Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … will be another edition of Mining the Collection, an ongoing series of virtual lunchtime, behind-the-scenes museum … content are removed from the meeting site. The late fee does not apply for online attendees. Find information, costs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71446

From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning

College of Education and Human Development

… From cockroaches to xylophones: WMU education students engage in unique hands-on learning Submitted … and give children the chance to observe a creature go through physical changes. ­­­ “Children are looking at … and so having the children actually seeing the stages a bug goes through I think is very helpful instead of just looking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71263

Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project

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… by Erin Flynn on Shresta Wosti, Kanchani Basnayake, Dr. Upul Attanayake, Abul Mazumder and Harsha Amunugama visit the … Western's prepared us well for meeting the demand that's going to be out there in our field," says Emily Lange , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486

Sales students place first at National Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Sales students place first at National Sales Challenge Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … in the overall competition, Farrell and Tungate racked up the most cumulative points in two events: speed selling … role-play.  They also placed individually in various categories, winning prize money: McKenna Farrell received $2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/national-sales-challenge-farrell-tungate

WMU to recognize top staff members for outstanding service

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… Nominators lauded her for her efficiency, dedication and good customer service. "This nominee is very dependable and … the Bernhard Café and Market," one colleague wrote. "She does this with her positive attitude, her hard work, her … Other nominators emphasized how well Honsberger trains and supports the student workers she supervises. "It's very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9757

Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world

W Magazine

… of early learning and development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to the grocery store with a three-year-old is not what … diapers we are going to use, how their rooms will be set up and even what their education will look like,” she says. … development Is a screen really required for this activity? Does screen use achieve an outcome that would not be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483

WMU's Unified Clinics offer specialty care to thousands each year

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… the first time she knew her developing skill in occupational therapy helped improve life for a patient. It … spoon designed to be virtually spill-proof, but his goal was to go from swivel spoon to regular utensil. "By the … ill grandfather. "If you do not have the injury, that doesn't seem like a big deal. But it's a social norm to be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45318

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

W Magazine

… take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg Neff, BSE … playground,” says Neff, BSE ‘14, MSE ‘16. “It’s a job that doesn’t feel like one because I get to really embody my …

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

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University has named a new director to … replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … community leader and philanthropist. The foundation's goal is to improve quality of life through support for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789