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Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias

News

… police officer, is CEO of Protecting Resources through Awareness Training LLC, a training and consulting service in Clinton Township. He will present his interactive … between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52701

Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

College of Arts and Sciences

… to class. Do your work. Ask for help.  Emblazoned on the wall at the entrance of the College of Arts and Sciences … director of academic advising, Kevin Knutson , who retired after 27 years at Western Michigan University.   Those … you’re here to help solve students’ problems. The most rewarding (part of the job) is the students,” Knutson says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68709

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource … and welcome d in their position s .”   Parent has always had a crew of Western faculty mentors to guide her.     … organizational shifts and be able to adapt to it smoothly. After taking this class with Dr. Jennifer Palthe , I feel I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… technology to underrepresented youth in the Kalamazoo area. After about a dozen years of hosting classes around the … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The academy was formed by Lois Rodgers Renner-Lewis , B.A.’83, M.A.’00, … to enter the field of technology and receive support by way of mentorships, scholarships and internships that will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… entertainment for the upcoming season. Burgos is looking forward to working in this dynamic industry, especially after his additional experiences with the game presentation … director of game presentation for the Florida Panthers, to walk through a typical game day. “Seeing the ins and outs of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year Submitted by Stacey Lowis … exceptionalism by Progressive Grocer . With its Impact Awards, Progressive Grocer highlights outstanding grocers, suppliers, service providers and organizations that positively affect …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

Political science standout, first WMU elected chair Greenberg dies at 88

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… A former Western Michigan University faculty member who was the first elected department chair at WMU and a … scientist and expert on the GI Bill died Aug. 27 in the Washington, D.C., area. Dr. Milton Greenberg , 88, professor and provost emeritus at American University, died after a brief illness. He was a WMU faculty member from 1955 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26879

Campus community returns to free refreshments and games

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… and introduce members of the campus community to the many services and resources available to them at Sindecuse. About … and improving patient health. Clinic and nursing services include evaluation and treatment for a variety of … promotion and education programs, counseling and psychiatry services for students, lab and X-ray diagnostic services, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8060

Ethics Center announces book clubs for spring 2024

Study of Ethics in Society

… Ethics Between the Lines book club series that is underway. All discussions take place in person on Western … complex ethical issues surrounding plagiarism and racism after a woman publishes a book as her own that was actually written by a deceased colleague. Meetings will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74500

Gov. Snyder names new trustee to WMU Board

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… and deputy director of the Michigan State Police in 1999, after a 26-year career with that organization. In that role, he was commanding officer of the Uniform Services Division, providing executive direction and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16631