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Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace
News
… in the labor force, with each generation having a unique set of attitudes, values and work styles. During his … of Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220
Autism experts slated for annual Michigan Autism Conference
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… on the neurodevelopmental disorder. The conference is set for Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 7-9 , and is … Experts will come from across the country and as far away as Germany to talk about the most effective … Orderly." Friday, Oct. 9 , keynote speakers are Dr. Jane Howard , who received her doctoral degree from WMU, a licensed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27282
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … he has taught me," she says. "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me. I knew I would always get …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown
Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled
College of Aviation
… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana. This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … in physics. With his degree complete from WMU, Deckard set his sights on his original goal – becoming a pilot for …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard
Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo
College of Aviation
… Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo … Paffhausen. Request College of Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community … over the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, the endless sunsets. The weather is always sunny and beautiful above the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee
WMU to confer more than 2,700 degrees at spring commencement
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… spring ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23424
Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership
College of Education and Human Development
… Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit … When Western came and talked to us about Grow Your Own, it was obvious to me that they understood the needs that were … will fully fund high-quality instruction in a specific set of programs at the bachelor's and master's degree …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044
Eleven incoming students earn $60,000 Foundation Scholarships
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… a pool of more than 100 applicants. To be eligible for the award, they had to have a high school grade point … or higher at the end of their junior year. The 2016 award recipients have a 4.1 average high school GPA, and many … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32204
WMU students place first in high-profile national sales competition
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… high-profile national sales competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on State Farm Competition winners Burnham (left) and … team of two WMU sales and business marketing students was named the overall winner at this year’s State Farm … different styles to shine through, is something that really set us apart from the competition." In addition to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20223
Events slated for Native American Heritage Month
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… the presence and history of native people in Michigan. He was appointed to the commission by Gov. Rick Snyder in … poet and novelist Gordon Henry Jr. will present Chippewa-style chants, recitation and storytelling set to the backdrop of musical improvisation at 7 p.m. in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20041