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Professor honored for her service, commitment to students
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… who genuinely cares about every student she mentors. She goes above and beyond in her roles, providing not just … Geography and Sustainability. “She represents exactly what Western Michigan University wants in its faculty. She … programs at both institutions. “Dr. DeChano-Cook gives her time, skills, teaching and learning abilities to …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-dechano-cook-receives-2024-distinguished-service-award
WMU offices closed for Independence Day
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… be in holiday mode. Air handlers will not run during this time, unless a space is exempt from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25274
Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Thein (left) visitng Chicago with a fellow Fulbright scholar. KALAMAZOO—Dramatic … meals together. However, I don't have that much free time because I spend a lot of time studying." Thein with … his academic journey: "Seven credits in political science does not make one a political scientist—getting the degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139
From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place
Haworth College of Business
… MI— For accountancy student Victor Andres Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. … community in his life. Attending university for the first time is an intimidating experience, let alone attending university in a different country. With the support and inspiration from his family, Hernandez is …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
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… granted. Western Michigan University alumna Nora Guensche got a firsthand look at the need in the Kalamazoo area when … seniors I met is completely confined to his bed. The first time I went to his house, it hit me that my problems were so … jobs; caring about people, listening to people, finding out what they need instead of focusing on your own needs." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
Broncos make historic trip to CCHA semifinals, play Miami
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… advanced to the semifinals with a two-game sweep of Lake Super State in a best-of-three series at WMU's Lawson Ice Arena, Friday and Saturday, March 9-10. For the first time in team history , WMU is advancing to the CCHA … State upset regular season champion Ferris State in overtime Sunday to win its best-of-three quarterfinals series …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/224
Western to confer more than 2,300 degrees during spring 2023 commencement ceremonies April 29
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… outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in pursuing their career aspirations and purpose. … one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at Miller Auditorium. Former Congressman Fred … degrees and presentation of graduates, President Edward Montgomery and Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71244
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch … for cash prizes while obtaining valuable feedback about what it would take to launch their innovative ideas. This year featured a high school division for the first time with eight student teams from local schools competing. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
Seeing beauty amid the chaos, WMU photography students tell their stories
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… Frostic School of Art friends would say, the show must go on. “We were all collectively shocked,” says Bill Davis , … to make images.” Davis found himself spending hours at a time trying to convert his course plans to virtual … of adversity. They became inventive and independent—using whatever they had to make artwork,” Davis says. “My students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59462
Conference returns to Kalamazoo, grows offerings
Haworth College of Business
… each year, has rebranded as the WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference , strategically collaborating with … will be able to ask questions of speakers in real-time, giving all conference attendees the opportunity to … Justin Honaman , head of Worldwide Retail and CPG Go-to-Market, Amazon Rick Keyes , president and CEO, Meijer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68718