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Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… defend against attacks. The sense of accomplishment I felt upon successfully infiltrating a system, capturing the flag … to a new country and new educational system with the support of WMU. “WMU's welcoming and inclusive environment has played a pivotal role in supporting my international student experience,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

New Empowering Futures Community promotes exploration, campus engagement at Western

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth "E.J." Taylor found support and community in the Fine Arts House, one of several … like in-hall advising and study groups. "Our goal is to design a supportive, robust community—something that equally … We want to help them out with that," Darrah says. WMU Signature , a program that encourages students to explore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67074

Construction, planning professional joins Western as associate vice president for Facilities Management

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… and the decision as to where investments are made to best support the living, learning environment,” he says. “Western … when we invest in a new facility, we do so with a focus on support for the students to build the most dynamic learning … he adds. “We built the student center with the most up-to-date technology, so it is easy to operate and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72610

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… all at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … and closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 4. The pharmacy drive-up window is open until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center … Jan. 12. Also to reduce costs, parking lots outside unoccupied buildings and student commuter lots will not be plowed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

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… will include refreshments. The Combat Veterans' Writing Group of the Portage District Library will host a community … with readings of short pieces by members of the writing group. An open-mic session will follow, during which community … —A Broncos for Heroes Night or B4H Night, fundraiser to support sending care packages to troops deployed overseas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… to transform WMU's culture and structures to be more supportive of student persistence. The work will be done with … The Promise is a nine-year-old initiative that provides up to four years' tuition and fees at any Michigan public … be invited to be part of the project and will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Both approaches will fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312

University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… center is completely ready to welcome its next special group (or event)," a co-worker wrote. "Katie is also known to show up on a scheduled day off because she wants to help our … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

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… Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Elizabeth … the spark she needed to follow her career path but the support necessary to get her to the finish line. "I'm a … I didn't know if I could go for it," says Taylor, who grew up in Troy, Michigan. "I think the best thing that WMU has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67925

Summer camps offered at Fort St. Joseph archaeological site

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https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45543

WMU Business Connect organization slates communitywide expo

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… year's event will feature: A small-business resource group of local business leaders who will assist attendees in starting or expanding their businesses. Pop-up speakers from Rose Street Advisors, Southwest Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44415