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Multimillion-dollar research center addresses construction challenges

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… Multimillion-dollar research center addresses construction challenges … construction practices. It's not only sensible to change how we do things, it's become mandatory." With that reality … through product development as well as publications, workshops and other knowledge dissemination. "We need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47955

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

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… Moving forward, I'm a lot more willing to reach out and do this for other issues that I see." "This class has really … hold as citizens. "College students don't always realize how much say we can have in the policies around us, but I … changing. I think we're seeing a huge wave of people really working on their political engagement and calling on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026

Sales students take second place at national competition

Haworth College of Business

… for any prompts that would come their way. Rogers breaks down the competition, saying, “There were three separate … effort. The prompt for the presentation was centered on how State Farm could connect more effectively with Gen Z … had a cross-functional internship this summer at TikTok, working on sales and marketing initiatives for key accounts. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

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… on Students and employees from Western kayak and canoe down the Pine Creek. (Courtesy: Johnathon Moulds) FULTON, … led by Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and director of WMU's Native American Affairs Council . … really want to learn about but don't necessarily know how to connect with tribal communities," Sherwood says.  The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam

Haworth College of Business

… exam upon being hired. "This is another example of how well our program prepares our students for the job … are studying the material that professionals in the field do; they will have the advantage of having studied the … Department of Finance and Commercial Law offers major coursework in finance and personal financial planning. The program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30134

Campus Campout to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity

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… to noon Wednesday, March 15 . Passersby can make a donation as well as visit the campers and learn more about … last 14 years. We continue to do this event to continue to show our support for Habitat for Humanity and the great … for all. Campus Campout is a great way to see our hard work pay off and watch the proceeds go directly back to our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38599

Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… profession closely aligns with my goals of enhancing workplace best practices and cultivating inclusive … Receiving the scholarship will enhance Pierce’s time as a working professional and student as she finishes her last … and academic goals. It also represents a significant endorsement of my potential in the HR field. It allows me to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/humanresourcesmanagement-shrm-scholarship-kristinapierce

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… —an elite group of military personnel known as guardians working to protect America's interests in space. Western … Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, where he does research and design work on rocket engines as a … orbiting the Earth, and we were charged with determining how to reduce fuel consumption of another satellite that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Newly revamped Western Wellness effort takes fitness and well-being to new heights

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… several new initiatives have been mounted this summer. One, Work-It-In Walking, encourages everyone, from non-exercisers … continues through the year. Step into the action today by logging into your Holtyn account and logging your activity. … a health coaching session. The biometric screening can be done by scheduling an appointment with Holtyn & Associates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32843

New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives

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… The University, which has a national reputation for its work in behavior analysis as a treatment for autism, will … really focus on our children ... It's about what research shows works and about investing in our young people so that … "Rep. O'Brien has been steadfast in her support for what we do here," Dunn said. "She is an advocate for putting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702