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Alumna preserving the past while creating her own legacy

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inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a journalist, author and mentor, … take part in her exploration program, which helps girls share their experiences through media, particularly their … these girls. Even though I've never met her, I've thought, ‘How do I bring her confidence in the face of gender and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67068

Redefining what it means to be a salesperson

Haworth College of Business

… to its customers,” Slotwinski says. “I’m thrilled to see how I can be a problem solver, value presenter and advisor … Who do they serve and what does the salesperson look like? Are they in suits, making their way down the streets of a … I’m involved in, I’m driven to improve the lives of as many future customers as possible. Once I align with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70004

Two honored with Distinguished Service Award

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… Distinguished Service Award recipients. Receiving the award are Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua , chair of the Department of … the Department of Psychology is an outstanding example of how the University extends its impact and presence to … contribute to the growth and statue of the University in many ways," a colleague wrote in support of her nomination. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1600

Student government offers free legal advice for students

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… provides free legal advice for all WMU students on a walk-in basis. Kalamazoo attorney Jeff Dufon is available from … conference room in the Bernhard Center. All consultations are confidential. "This is a great, free resource for … chief justice. "Students are able to seek legal advice on how to proceed regarding landlord-tenant conflicts, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1585

Guest speaker to address the importance of studying Japanese

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… Guest speaker to address the importance of studying Japanese Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … economic and cultural ties between Michigan and Japan and how the study of Japanese can help students benefit from and … has the third largest economy in the world overall. There are 484 businesses in Michigan that are wholly or partially …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3090

Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist

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… Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Their findings of soaring lead levels in the water in many of the city's homes were initially discounted by state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29841

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… red slate. “It’s an honor,” he says. “I’ve been at this for many years, but things just started opening up. And part of that opening up process is remembering how it happened.” Johnson began carving his path as an … Johnson’s experiences with world-class faculty initiated a career trajectory he could never have imagined. Dr. Bruce …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find … Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. At Western Michigan University, … research," she says. "It was really neat to give them so many different experiences and have it focus so much on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

WMU alumna named a Hodder Fellow by Princeton arts center

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… created to provide artists in the early stages of their career time to undertake significant new work. "The Hodder … translators, or other artists and humanists who have shown great promise. While many have published a first book or created other work that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/279

Campus community garden has plots available

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… WMU's community garden (Photo courtesy of Office for Sustainability) KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Office … Garden. Located behind the Stadium Drive Apartments on Howard Street and visible from Stadium Drive, the garden has … to a thriving community garden movement. Community gardens are wonderful places to learn, interact and have fun with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6293