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Human resource management student wins competitive scholarship

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… future tomorrow. Harmon of Saline, Michigan, was selected for the scholarship based on her accomplishments, scholastic … with her application, stating she is an ideal candidate for the award. Some of Harmon’s accomplishments and … Serving as vice president of professional development for the Society for Excellence in Human Resources, WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56433

Alumni classnotes, fall 2024

W Magazine

… Era of Climate Change” (2023, Palgrave Macmillan). Thomas, former senior vice president of independent evaluation at … of Kaiser Enterprise, made an additional investment in the sales lab that bears his name at Western, the Robert S. … Goes to College” series, this past spring through Kellogg Community College. Matt James Newton, BBA ‘10, was hired …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-alumni-classnotes

Food justice scholar to host day of events

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… day of events focused on food justice research is planned for Wednesday, Sept. 18 , on Western Michigan University's … Hall . Event organizers say they hope to catalyze ongoing efforts at WMU to build a campus and community culture of … to Romand Coles of Northern Arizona University's Program for Community, Culture and Environment, Dr. Taylor "is doing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/8974

Sustainability Celebration highlights campus programs and projects

Sustainability

… Bike Ride and an opportunity to connect with the Office for Sustainability are highlights of the 2021 Fall … community sustainability groups, EcoEssential distribution for new students, music, delicious desserts and coffee. The open house is designed to create new opportunities for advancing collaboration, making connections on campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65431

WMU to observe National Campus Sustainability Day

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… sustainability tour, a project showcase in the Office for Sustainability's new location at the corner of Howard … ending with a project showcase at 2 p.m. in the new Office for Sustainability, located at the corner of South Howard … Sustainability Day events at WMU are free. The luncheon is for WMU students only, and reservations are required at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1891

Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

News

… entertainment. Hot food and beverages will be available for purchase. The day's big event, the Kalamazoo Polar … at the pond in the early afternoon and is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Michigan, which provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than 19,000 children and adults with intellectual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

WMU on short list of schools offering exemplary service to vets

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… verified) on WMU is ahead of the curve in student services for veterans. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is the … opportunities and dramatically improve employment outcomes for returning service members. An announcement Aug. 12 by … institutions, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College, have served as a VetSuccess on Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8705

WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes

College of Education and Human Development

… and global learning specialist in the Haenicke Institute for Global Education , tried to answer when evaluating the … a joke to employees?" Reddit is a popular social media platform consisting of topical communities called "subreddits". … perspective for organizations," explains Hills. Hills suggests organizations should be seeking feedback from their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148

Understanding electric propulsion: Aerospace researcher shares expert knowledge with NASA

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student Margaret Mooney work in the Aerospace Laboratory for Plasma Experiments. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Former NASA chief scientist and current undersecretary for science and research at the Smithsonian, Dr. Ellen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70801

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom … aircraft in high school to his WMU career, but also along for the ride is being something of a poster child for the concept that a condition such as autism should not …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/broderick