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First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… Certified Network Associate certification that will significantly enhance their computer networking credentials and put … first set of classes. "This is the certification that they can take anywhere in the world," says Dr. Pairin … You can show it to anyone anywhere in the world and be a computer network administrator anywhere in the world." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… Tuesday, Sept. 5 , but fall opening activities officially begin when new students arrive on campus Tuesday, Aug. 29 , to participate in Fall Welcome activities. They continue into September with WMU's One Stop Center, Graduate Student … games, music and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607

Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… 8,000 people, including transfer students as well as beginning students and their families, began making their … during a mixer. While on campus, students are divided into small groups and learn about college life and the … of the issues college students face and how they can support and meaningfully interact with their college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement

Haworth College of Business

… within the campus community, the professional world and beyond." All students were recognized in a ceremony where … to make a name for yourself and leaving a legacy. As I move into my professional career, I plan to continue making a … giving back to the Haworth College of Business in any way I can." The program was application-based, and a panel of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31666

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed  Monday, Sept. 3 , in observance of U.S. Labor … Monday, Sept. 1-3, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Kzoo Coney and Subway. … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48656

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… from the roof of Finch Greenhouse once the plant's buds begin to bloom. As she blooms, Alice will develop light … Today, beyond the icy grip of winter, Alice the Agave americana plant commands attention as she readies herself for her … the spike, and once it does that, it puts all of its energy into flowering. Then it runs out, and it dies.”  Before …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 26-29 , for the … Most retail locations will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday; Biggby Coffee and the Bernhard Center Café and Market will … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28668

Assessment in Action Days conference returns to campus

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… Learning opportunities on various assessment topics will be provided. All sessions will be in workshop format, so bring assessment plans, syllabi … expert in this field. More information about Dr. Walvoord can be found online . For more information , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5633

New cross-campus partnership aims to fill growing need for health administrators

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… health administration program allows students to tap into the expertise of faculty in both the College of Health … managers by 2030. Graduates of Western's program will be well-prepared to meet the need for office administrators, … an opportunity for WMU to contribute to the health and well-being of the individuals in our community. The new degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69565

WMU Children’s Place Learning Center offers back-up care

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… at the center KALAMAZOO—Recognizing that child care needs can be unpredictable and require last-minute arrangements … Learning Center now offers back-up child care . Parents can pre-register their children for back-up care and, when …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9675