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Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business has to offer. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister who had been at Western as a food marketing major. Initially, I didn’t want to feel like I was copying what she had done by … as his manager who was a research and development chef. After 12 rewarding weeks of work, Paciorek’s presentation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to join WeVote in final push to encourage student civic engagement

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… economy could also determine what the job market is like after graduation. "At the end of the day, it doesn't matter … has also become a passion for Lawrence, which he discovered after coming to WMU. "After working with WeVote the last couple of years, I really want to focus my time and my passion on helping other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61708

Center for Disability Services awarded accreditation

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… Center for Disability Services awarded accreditation Submitted by Deanne Puca on … is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that was founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22299

WMU researcher's grant renewed for investigation of employment barriers among marginalized populations

College of Education and Human Development

… of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, has been awarded a five-year, $150,000 Langston University grant to … populations. The findings will be used by employment service agencies and employers as part of a five-year … a historically Black college/university, Peterson was part of a  $4.6 million, five-year grant  from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73205

Detecting threats and emergencies to protect infrastructures

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… emergencies to protect infrastructures Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "My research interests evolved from the unsolved … such as city transportation systems or electricity service distribution systems are detected and reported to … devices or a lot of computing power.” Clearing the way in Nashville Many people dread driving through a city. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70805

Award-winning film students bring international journalists to WMU

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… Award-winning film students bring international journalists … at Western Michigan University at the invitation of two award-winning film students whose video was broadcast on CNN … part of activities showcasing their original video public service announcement, which won a national collegiate film …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5907

WMU, KVCC partner with StoryCorps to gather veterans' conversations

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… oral history effort to record the voices of veterans, service members and military families is coming to Kalamazoo … archive the sessions at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., for use by future generations. The … Each week, millions of Americans listen to StoryCorps’ award-winning broadcasts on NPR's "Morning Edition." For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7822

Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club

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… Club gala KALAMAZOO—A total of 52 people who began their service to WMU in 1988 will be inducted into the 25 Year … D. Bishop , custodian, building custodial and support services Craig L. Boucher , programmer analyst, information … information technology Delores R. Gauthier , professor, music Louann Green , attendant, West Hills Athletic Club …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10913

WMU School of Medicine announces early decision program

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… Experiences typically include a combination of volunteer service, community service, leadership roles or research. … Successful applicants are notified of acceptance toward the end of their junior year. Students who accept an … to medical school. "The WMedStart program is an excellent way to offer outstanding students from Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11338

Cat Crotchett honored for achievement as Western’s distinguished faculty scholar

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… Michigan University’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during a ceremony Friday, Nov. 12 . A professional … specializes in mixed media work combined with pigmented beeswax. Her paintings interweave patterns painted in vibrant … development through all levels of teaching, research and service. Her success is evident in the depth and breadth of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66058