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Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… and families to attend orientation sessions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on June 1 registration deadline … mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and … at WMU. They tour campus, take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, register for fall classes, finalize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… [/caption] She points out the office’s collaboration with the Office of Clinical Experiences to provide a number … "Employers are still active. Employers are still engaging with our students. Employers still want to connect with … the recent graduates and everybody who's out of work right now," says Gabriel Hayes , who graduated in April with

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

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… Flynn on Taylor Ernst's support animal, Muffin, has been with her throughout her college experience and will tag … chapter as she pursues her passion for diabetes advocacy with a job lined up at Insulet, a company focused on diabetes management technology. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Ernst was six years old …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75820

Miller Auditorium announces staff additions

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… Miller Auditorium announces staff additions Submitted by Anonymous (not … director of marketing. Ricketts joins the Miller team with extensive experience in development and community relations including roles with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Cure Michigan, Florida …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7478

Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

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… program seeks mentors for incoming students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU Seita Scholars … Harris, Seita Scholars director, first became involved with the program as a career mentor. Harris says a total of 45 new mentors are needed to work with incoming students. According to Harris, the volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony Submitted by Chris … is honoring  Jamie Korinek  and  Dr. Pam Schwallier  with Golden Apple Awards,  Desiree Pfeifer  with a Keystone Early Career Award and  Danielle Gillis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73000

'Food Prisons' focuses on body image and eating disorders

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… focuses on body image and eating disorders Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Food Prisons" KALAMAZOO--"Food … charge. Performances will be followed by a panel discussion with clinicians from the Southwest Michigan Eating Disorder … rate of any mental illness and 95 percent of those with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/147

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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… available for short-term study abroad Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Study abroad this spring or … for need-based awards of up to $1,500. In addition, those with a 3.0 grade point average also may apply for … awards worth $1,000. All programs offer rolling admissions, with a priority deadline of Thursday, Jan. 31 . Enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot

First-Year Faces

… as pilot Submitted by Megan Looker on GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Not many know their career path by seventh grade, but a gift … first time I was up in a small plane. It was a seaplane, with pontoons. The pilot let me sit in the co-pilot seat—and I knew then that this was what I wanted to do with my life.” Her aspirations will begin to take flight at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68369

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… leadership and business strategy practicum, in partnership with peers from Kalamazoo College, are working with the Monroe-Brown Foundation to help retain young … (Courtesy: Madison Rose Photography)  "The governor created a Growing Michigan Together Council that brought …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403