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Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities
W Magazine
… textbook; it's another to immerse yourself in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand. … Venture Grants. "We're continually striving to level up how we meet our students' learning needs," says WMU … Some lean on students to help develop new efforts. Many of these projects will make an impact on our local …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848
Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU
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… Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Wednesday, Jan. 18. Events in the lecture series, which are typically held at noon every Wednesday in the Lee Honors … PechaKucha presentation with WMU student leaders. Feb. 22 —"How to Take on Hate: A Dialogue on Islamophobia and Racism," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365
Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership
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… Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership … aviation programs across the country. "Western was, of the many choices, the one where it felt like they really wanted … the airlines." "So, when you get to the airlines, you know how to study the material, you know how the basic flow of a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142
Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow
School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability
… resources management at Western Michigan University. “We are facing a global water supply crisis,” says He. “Over two … resources across the globe. Understanding and mitigating how such changes affect water resources over different … development. Early in his career, He participated in many water quality projects, studying natural resource …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997
Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships
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… of its kind in North America. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students are jump-starting their careers through internships and … division in GPI's Kalamazoo converting plant. "I have done many large projects. Some of them have a pretty significant … experience that's helped solidify his career goals. "It showed me who I am, what I like to do and what I will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872
Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU
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… plans to apply to dental school. The journey to that goal, however, will likely look a little different because of the … resuming a somewhat normal life.” Still, Sleymann feels prepared to handle the professional curveball life has thrown, … of her professors. “I found my passion at WMU because of many dedicated professors,” says Sleymann, who admits she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037
Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
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… by Erin Flynn on Coleman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Businesses are increasingly emphasizing social responsibility, in many cases giving employees paid time off to volunteer. A … he's committed to learning about international issues and how his actions affect both local and global communities. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332
Spring recess hours announced
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… Spring recess hours announced Submitted by Deanne Puca on … March 4 , and continues through Friday, March 8 . There are no classes during the recess, but most WMU offices are … closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented employees may have contractually scheduled …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51776
Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference
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… below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who … spring, are selected from the semiannual awardees. With so many staff members going above and beyond this past year, … are a large part of the reason WMU is a special place and how we make it possible so that all may learn," Montgomery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004
Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference
Haworth College of Business
… is no longer an appropriate guiding mechanism. Businesses are now being tasked with considering their impact on the … to network not only with other academics but with the many practitioners who participate would be a great … across cultures,” says Intindola. “I was impressed with how the conference organizers drew everyone together and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695