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WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7
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… to navigate the halls of the College of Health and Human Services. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a blind graduate assistant at … get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira takes away any barrier of delay and provides sighted help with a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591
United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers
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… into the program will be put on an expedited trajectory towards a career at United. With the fastest track to a major … Airlines. The program will complement existing pilot pathways, looking for candidates who: Reflect United’s … Share the company’s commitment to the principles of "core4" service behaviors: Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857
Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix
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… Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted … The Sunseeker team encountered some challenges along the way to the fifth-place finish but used their engineering … science Justin True , computer science Cortney York , industrial and entrepreneurial engineering Alysia Zimmerman …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383
Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening
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… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where trained students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014
Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… as his study abroad destination because he believed it was, by far, the best place in the world to receive an education. He was attracted to WMU and Kalamazoo because of the sizable … If he graduates with honors, as he hopes to do, his payback service to Iraq will be reduced to one year, after which he …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/nemeah-spotlight
Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference
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… or POA employee and deserves to be honored for outstanding service to Western, use one of the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who provide exceptional services to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004
Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance
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… May 13 , on campus in 1010 College of Health and Human Services Building. Knowledge of the Blue Cross Blue Shield … Human Resources department. For more information , contact WARF officers Barbara Havira, chair, at … at prooney@chartermi.net or (269) 327-3945. For more about WARF, visit wmuaaup.net and click the WARF tab. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050
University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17
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… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic year's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945
Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity
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… and marketing functions of the University. Paula M. Davis was named editor of WMU Magazine, effective May 21, and … Davis Davis, a longtime Kalamazoo resident, most recently was employed by the Kalamazoo Gazette. For seven of her 13 … and promotion before launching a media career that included service at several major advertising companies in Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/632
Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students
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… According to Harris, the volunteer opportunity is rewarding for both the mentor and mentee. "I chose to serve as … skills to manage their lives in a more fulfilling way," Harris says. "I think I was able to do that, but what … transition into the workplace. The career mentoring service links Seita Scholars to professionals who agree to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735