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Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… A Hollywood heavyweight headed to trial. J. Gabriel Ware's workdays are never dull. The Western Michigan University alumnus works on the assignment desk at ABC News, covering breaking … "It's kind of overwhelming at first because it's a big network. 'World News Tonight.' 'The View.' 'Good Morning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Dean elected as library association vice-president/president-elect

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… including the adoption of the groundbreaking Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education and the … Julie will be able to immediately contribute to the work of ACRL." The ACRL, founded in 1940, is a division of … and fellow members in doing the challenging and rewarding work that lies ahead.” More about Julie Garrison Garrison …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58928

Faculty support key to cybersecurity student's goals

Cybersecurity

… goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Between working in Western Michigan University's College of Arts and … system analysis and design courses, Breadon and his team worked to design and program a secure web application.   … the plethora of knowledge he has gained from his course work is through his on-campus job at the technology services …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73209

Amish to Bronco: Education student sets sights on graduate school to meet unique needs of her English learners

College of Education and Human Development

… already familiar with TESOL. She had years of experience working as a bilingual paraprofessional at the elementary … St. Joseph County Intermediate School District, where she worked with infants and toddlers as part of  Early On … with special needs to crucial services that support their social, health and educational development.  "I got to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75072

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

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… was still doing something—whether it was studying abroad or working at my internship. It was always interesting." Bosak … a 3D imaging system that allows students to bring coursework to life by providing access to thousands of scans of … with a registered nurse, and we do all of the nursing work together. So, it's very  hands-on. It's applying …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… following that, the survey focused primarily on regulatory work and largely eliminated geological research. Countless … resources, identifying potential hazards and locating valuable geological formations critical to meeting societal … students hands-on experience in geological research is a valuable component for the entire University system and, above …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

WMU trustee Kurtis Trevan steps down from his role on the board

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… the board in 2020 and has been instrumental in the ongoing work to enhance the board’s fiduciary governance.   Though … importance to Trevan. At WMU, he was involved in the work leading to the establishment of the graduate … Trevan brought expertise in fiduciary oversight and valuable strategic thinking to his role on WMU’s board," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74180

Internationally recognized expert to give talk on internships

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… InternQueen.com , an internship placement consultancy that works with more than 1,000 employers worldwide, connecting … and she has been internationally recognized for her work with young people. Berger participated in 15 … Press published her 2012 National Campus Best-Seller, "All Work, No Pay: Finding an Internship, Building Your Resume, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4295

Accomplished civil engineer to lead two seminars

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… analysis, optimization and mathematical modeling. He has worked as a consultant for various industrial partners, … Navy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He has applied his work through various engineering disciplines, including … research record of more than 120 publications and his work has been included in refereed journals and conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/106

Two fine arts faculty saluted for teaching excellence

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… and directors of high school bands noted his outstanding work with the Bronco Marching Band and other sports bands, … monoprint and lithography at Iowa State University and worked at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. An accomplished … her students seek study abroad opportunities, submit their work for juried exhibitions and attend professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3061