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Advisor for start-up businesses to speak at upcoming lecture
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… talk, "How to Break Into the Social Business Sector: What You Need to Know," is the first in the 2013-14 Global … to Kigali, Rwanda, after spending six years working with a variety of international development organizations, … in southeast Asia. Rann is currently advising a South African-based impact fund, where he aids with business model …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9355
The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter
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… I didn't understand at the time what computers had to do with math," he remembers. But his mother, who worked at … headed. And she said, 'Yeah, I think that's a good idea. You should get into computers.’" Rhodes started looking at … operations were running and help minimize delays and cancellations. "The computer science (degree) definitely …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590
Film preview, discussion to focus attention on mental illness
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… health needs of Kalamazoo-area residents and conclude with a question-and-answer period. The goal of the evening … responsibility, demonstrate how crisis intervention can prevent tragedy, and foster community discussions of … Rapoport. "A key discussion point at this event is how do you, as a parent or other caring individual, know when and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49463
Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program
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… to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural schools with teachers who offer both cutting-edge preparation and … demonstrated that students in high-need schools are significantly less likely to have access to such teachers, … high-need schools means both creating opportunities for the young people who most need them and building the state's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125
Director of WMU Business Connection office gives breakfast talk
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… that Western Michigan University's resources dovetail with local business will share her insights later this month … with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at (269) 387-6059 or … and Anthem, providing strategic design solutions for Kellogg Co. Garcia has a bachelor’s degree in communications from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5322
Road trip introduces college talent to Michigan engineering firms
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… or the applied sciences an opportunity to connect with employers and visit exciting communities around the … road trip, students will tour company facilities, network with professional engineers, receive advice from WMU alumni … technology. Plus, tours have been scheduled so participants can explore downtown Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/165
Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care
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… Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … It focuses on people identifying the one thing they can do in their daily work to improve access to higher … Month, and the Center for Fostering Success is marking it with free events aimed at raising awareness about the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655
Expanded COVID-19 testing before Thanksgiving
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… testing before Thanksgiving Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on With WMU community members anticipating trips to see family … at the health center in the days before Thanksgiving. If you are currently experiencing respiratory symptoms, cough, … fever or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you have been exposed to a positive case, call (269) …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61786
Design, future consumer landscapes focus of upcoming talk
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… Center , Ibrahim will explore how innovation can be ignited through placemaking that fosters … architecture and design network. He is currently working with WMU on the master planning process, studying the … the approach his firm uses in retail design. The approach can be applied to any consumer experience in any brand …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38421
Reading of award-winning play aims to raise awareness
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… be hosting performances of "8" that weekend in affiliation with the American Foundation for Equal Rights. "8" is a play about an unprecedented account of Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the Federal District Court case filed by the AFER to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2480