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Distance education as an opportunity for empathy

Haworth College of Business

… job out of college. “It was a very scary and difficult time for me,” he says. Living and learning through that … ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. “On day one, when we got the news we were moving to distance learning, I decided … flexibility, simplicity and communication, and that's what I’ve been trying to do,” he says. Dr. Scott Cowley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58692

Kalamazoo's three college leaders make statement on DACA

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… of higher education collaborated on a message of support to DACA students and a call for a legislative … Michigan University. To our campus communities: Our hearts go out to all DACA students, and we stand committed to the … dismay at the idea of losing DACA, we believe the time has come for Congress to legislate a solution. This is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42361

Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins WMU’s business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… Bridgitt Cornish of Kalamazoo, Trevor Dendel of Otsego and Emily Mouat of Jenison, claimed the top spot after … Pitch Competition was a great way to put into practice what our team has been working so hard on in class,” says … This year featured a high school division for the second time with four students presenting their ideas. 2020 TOP …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58410

A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf

Haworth College of Business

… A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Natalie Samdal is a … of a graduate program can be daunting, but that is exactly what Natalie Samdal is doing—advancing her finance acumen by … with honors, competed for the golf team and was a two-time Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503

Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor

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… Siebert's unique perspective was forged as a child. Growing up in Frankfurt, Germany, he was just 6 years old when … considers Siebert a mentor. "He learned at a very early age what power was, what corruption was, what racism was." … theory is trying to do is to bring two sides of these antagonisms together in discourse so that they can come to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636

WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition Submitted by Stacey … In fact, it felt like the team had great intuition into what the reader would want to know next. The method to parse … the project in my course in the past, but this is the first time that I have made it a requirement.” The pandemic has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66824

Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

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… help guide new students entering into WMU's foster youth support program this fall. Known as the Seita Scholars … way," Harris says. "I think I was able to do that, but what I hadn't fully considered was that I and my family … Otherwise, just having a responsible, caring adult to spend time with and learn from will be invaluable to both the …

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

Sue S. Coates obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Coates Sue S. Coates , longtime chair of the former Department of Home Economics and … Coates retired in 1990 after serving 15 years as chair of what is now the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. … from 1991 to 2005. She then retired for a second time and returned to Columbia, Mo., where she spent her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7809

New name for WMU program reflects commitment to support students' Essential Needs

Student Affairs

… and claim it, and really be there to help students with what they need.” Left to right, Anna L. Roeder, food pantry … with students who were struggling, and it seemed at the time like isolated pockets of need,” Easlick says. “But that … these services to students,” Easlick recommends. “My goal this year is to have the whole campus community get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73121

Japanese studies speakers to give public presentations

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… theater, religion, literature and culture. They are supported by funding from the Japan Foundation and the WMU … feelings toward the ruling samurai class. Actors of the time began giving outdoor performances, singing and dancing … prince became a Japanese hero. He also will delve into what all of that says about Buddhism in Japan. Monday, April …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5519