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Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… in mock interviews. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Interviewing can be a nerve-wrecking experience, especially for college … good first impression is the most important thing students can do during their interview. "They've already gotten … also had the chance to learn more about the interviewer and how exercise science is a part of their jobs. "They had good …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Sharma and Abdus Salam .  “Our work will contribute significantly to transforming the traditional energy-intense … use fewer chemicals and lower temperatures, but this method can also be incorporated into existing paper manufacturing … slow and volatile and streamlined it. “It’s exciting to see how our foundational work on this project has come full …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… men's rugby team. The club just won the Mid-American Conference Sevens Championship and has its eye on the … I got older my dad told me I should start thinking about how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years

Haworth College of Business

… of systems and procedures at the University. She knew how to get things accomplished, who to talk to and the best … with Obreiter for 13 years. For Obreiter, understanding how to get things done was an important part of her job, but … from the students. When they bloom, I smile because I can still remember the student and why they gave it to me.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

News

… you know, do some good in the world around me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I … Pilots Association and Aviation Student Council. "I can show people airplanes all day long. But when they hear, … but faculty, staff and flight instructors as well about how we can do better as a college on this issue," she says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

News

… are certainly more blatant, there's no question words also can do a great deal of harm. And when it comes to mis- and … Dr. Steven Bertman, center, walks alongside Dr. Daniel Macfarlane at a Global Climate Strike event in 2019. Both are … with the COVID-19 pandemic, where scientific research has shown that vaccinations are highly effective at preventing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

WMU trustees set to elect 2012 leadership

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… Sangren Hall, which will be completed for the start of the fall 2012 semester. Trustees also will hear and be asked to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/171

Western schedules back-to-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics

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… vaccination clinics for students and employees before fall semester classes begin. No appointment is needed for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64860

Montgomery delivers his third State of the University address

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… State of the University address . Watch the full Fall Convocation 2019 ceremony . Read the full text of … audience of hundreds of faculty and staff. As part of WMU's Fall Convocation, an annual event that also features a … between majors. And citing a widely referenced report suggesting that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55519

Multimillion-dollar research center addresses construction challenges

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… has begun on a $1 million lab that will open this fall in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences … construction practices. It's not only sensible to change how we do things, it's become mandatory." With that reality … research. Distill research results into best practices that can be implemented by industry. Educate the next generation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47955