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New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community
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… Program aims to place 100 students in paid internships this summer in the Greater Kalamazoo community, supported by … benefiting businesses in the community. Supported by the historic Empowering Futures Gift, the Broncos Lead Internship … role, receive compensation and develop an understanding of what it's like to work within this type of environment," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129
Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts
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… efforts Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zahi Sanchez is ready to step into her career as an environmental … instructors who took lessons beyond textbooks. Sanchez is the Presidential Scholar for the Department of Chemical … in ChemE-sports competitions, which allowed her to put what she learned in the classroom into practice through …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513
Work experiences shape student's future in public policy
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… co-op, practicum or field experience where they applied what they were learning in the classroom. Li Cheng was … "I chose WMU because the School of Public Affairs and Administration fits my research interests." WMU also offers the only Ph.D. program in public administration in the state of Michigan. "My doctoral degree adds …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53043
New program teaches business students how to ask valuable questions
Haworth College of Business
… meeting, one of the crucial skills that sets them apart is asking good questions. Since questions and solutions are … FRAME provided a stronger focus for those lessons. The biggest surprise to me has been how quickly and easily my … communications faculty and staff to develop and fund what would eventually become FRAME. “In our respective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75417
WMU’s East Hall to be renovated for use as alumni center
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… private development of Western Michigan University’s historic East Campus at an official standstill, WMU officials … lose it all.’ We’ve decided we can wait no longer, and it is of paramount importance to our campus and community to … would allow only a $10 million repayable investment for what was anticipated to be a $60 million effort. Without the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3415
Greenleaf Trust Trading Room brings Wall Street to WMU campus
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… Greenleaf Trust Trading Room KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A major gift is bringing the hustle and bustle of Wall Street to Western … market boards outside the room and a stock ticker display will raise awareness of real-time business activity … or alyshia.d.norris@wmich.edu. "This space transforms what we are able to do with our students in terms of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19688
Fall honors college talks focus on global citizenship
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… range of global citizenship topics are being examined this fall in a series of talks that began Sept. 10 and are … through Dec. 3 at Western Michigan University. All 11 multidisciplinary talks are free and open to the public, and being … and audiology. Oct. 22 —"Queer Theory in Practice: What Is It and How Does It Work?," Dr. Jill …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18631
Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester
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… Ethics center to host series of book clubs this semester Submitted by Deanne Puca on Author David Denby … University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs during the spring 2018 … learn to love serious reading in our age of technology? What can we learn about education and the ethics of reading …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44601
Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU
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… Main Campus. Those planning to attend may preregister at wmich.edu/greatlakescp or register on-site. The deadline for early registration is … This year's theme is "Respectful Dialogues and Beyond: What Are We Doing?" The theme celebrates counseling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45785
Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate
College of Education and Human Development
… the state to learn, grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a … Debbie Schuitema from the Michigan Education Association discusses writing resumes and preparing for interviews. … teacher shortages in state history. “This workshop was what I needed to solidify my choice in working toward …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409