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Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program
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… Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tre Goodhue sits in the rotunda of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It's one of several museums he's helping create …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122
Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more
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… Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more Submitted by … Mich.—Timely issues with broad community appeal are taking place this semester during a Western Michigan University …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
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… opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaning back in their chairs, six teenagers sit in a circle listening to a story. A volunteer teacher gestures to the … but all of them share a need to better understand English as refugees starting a new life in the United States. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26
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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Sept. 26 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Sept. 26 , in the WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-board-trustees-meet-formal-session-thursday-sept-26
WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety
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… Michigan University has received three grants totaling $434,690 from the Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Weather Technology in the Cockpit program … general aviation safety and, ultimately, reduce accident risk. The grants fund three of four Federal Aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646
Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, MI— Kristina Pierce of Fairfax, Virginia, a senior human resource … to continue learning about the human resources field and investing in my career and academic goals. It also …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/humanresourcesmanagement-shrm-scholarship-kristinapierce
First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook
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… First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook Submitted by Megan Looker on Joseph … senior leadership across campus helped shape the start of his job search, opening his eyes to the breadth of career … increase sales. After graduation, Sánchez found himself struggling to find a job in the aviation industry amidst the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302
Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign
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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its … Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a form, email Courtney …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch
Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit
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… Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tirrea … the film showcases Simon's quest to overcome, through his craft, the challenges of cerebral palsy. At the same …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044
Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum
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… Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum … College of Business. Ben Gott, founder of Boxed Water is Better, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 , in … or register at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054