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Second Light Center research grant awarded to marketing professor

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… in urban areas. It also will expand upon dissertation work she did in China during 1995-96. That work involved measuring and analyzing important behaviors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6516

Lynda S. Blair obituary

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… her life. She took leave when her health left her unable to work earlier this year. She served WMU for eight years and … with a minor in marketing from WMU in 1987. She went on to work in a variety of roles for IRDC and Kalamazoo College. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9128

University Symphonic Band celebrates the music school's centennial

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… of bands from 1979–91, who will conduct the opening work. Anthony Iannaccone’s "Sea Drift," commissioned by … of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia in 1993, will follow. A favorite work of WMU bands pioneer Leonard Meretta , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9525

WMU students moved to retirement home as part of intergenerational study

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… similar to a college dorm—single rooms, common areas for socializing and a dining center under one roof.  But, in … long-lived relationships, but also individuals dealing with social isolation toward the end of life. “They’ve learned … to make of their new cohorts. Were they at the facility to work? Volunteer? Be occupational therapists? It took time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46636

WMU, NMC offering freshwater science and sustainability degree

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… WMU-Traverse City and complete the final two years of coursework required for the bachelor's degree. Students also may … focuses on freshwater ecosystems and the environmental, social and economic issues of their sustainable use and … environmental and resource managers, corporate social responsibility coordinators, and environmental …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15542

Western launches sustainability challenge to spark student innovation

Sustainability

… done by diverse, cross-functional teams. In the 'world of work,' most work is done in teams, and team experience is a factor that … with their academic programs to prepare them for the work that needs to be done by them and future generations." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69331

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to thrive as global citizens and professionals in a diverse workplace by encouraging them to be locally oriented and … (My International Dateline)." Free and open to the public. "Social Media in China: An Update" lecture —4 p.m. in 1028 … youth from the Midwest for two days of learning about social justice. WMU student volunteers are needed to serve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

Interim dean continues tradition of advocacy for future educators and human service professionals

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… recalls. “Our faculty, staff and students are continuing work that is meaningful and impactful.” “I enjoy the work I get to do to bring students to the University and … adds. “With the teacher shortages we are now seeing, our work is more important than ever and very rewarding." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69765

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Wagner on Dr. Kristina Lemmer and student Margaret Mooney work in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments. … , says that one of the best-kept secrets is that those working in STEM have all the fun. “We get to ask, how does the world work? And we go figure it out.”  For Dr. Kristina Lemmer , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student

Haworth College of Business

… world one step at a time. Collyer is passionate about the work he is doing and is always looking for new … deadline. He also transformed low-quality data into valuable data so the client could use it for making … extra help.”  Staying involved on campus has also been valuable to Collyer’s time at WMU. He has served as president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73049