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WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John … year, their initial goals were to focus on customer discovery to see if their device would be utilized in Third … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a … they could read aloud to their students, but connecting was a challenge because many did not have internet access or … a good, positive experience." While providing a valuable service to young English learners, Szafranski and Frantz are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

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… and recent alumni as well as employers seeking talented candidates. WMU is helping students pursue these opportunities … Representatives from Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center have also had … nor employers need to download and learn any new software. Built-in accessibility and translation tools, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic Submitted by … in international science and technology policies at George Washington University. “I am honored to be leading all … this initiative and the passion by which they approach service to their fellow students is incredible,” Bott says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… all received surprise visits from Buster as they were awarded for their outstanding work on campus—Kirkolis and Schroeder as student … Michigan University's student employees provide essential services to keep the institution running—and they build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Indigenous peoples have made throughout history—in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts and … Western's new Native American Affairs Council. The council was established to support and build upon the strengths of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… March 2 for Spirit Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced … recess, but most WMU offices are open normal hours. In addition, there are no classes Friday, March 2 , for Spirit … maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Libraries Waldo Library  is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president Submitted by … July 31. "We were fortunate to have a number of gifted candidates emerge through the search process," says WMU Trustee … background and a tremendous track record in the public service arena," says WMU Board Chair Jeffrey Rinvelt . "We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage … the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians—to earn their teacher … 10 years. So, we need to think creatively about people who want to come back to this who are in schools already in some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… Business student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous … , a device that assists those with speech impediments, as well as others seeking to improve their … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service. Starting Gate provides a fast track to business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784