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First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… he connected with Meijer his junior year. He started working as a store operations intern, where he forged … 71% of their capacity, spelling a dismal career outlook. However, Sánchez says his education at WMU prepared him to … life.” “I know people say this a lot, but I couldn’t have done it without them.” Now with a bachelor’s degree in hand, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… single-parent home with financial difficulties. "I've been working since I was really young and have been raised to be … house for her own safety. "I was still (at that) time doing musicals, doing choir competitions, trying to live my … than I could have learned anywhere else. It taught me how to be patient with people who I don't understand." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046

Richmond Center hosts 'Trace + Gestures Print Portfolio' exhibit

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… Arts through Thursday, April 17 . The exhibit relates to how traces can effect change, how what imprints us as … life. About the exhibit The portfolio gathers together the works of a group of artists from the U.S. and abroad. … and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday. For more information , contact Don Desmett at @email or (269) 387-2455. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13744

Seita Scholars to share stories with Congressional panel

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… Lee Honors College who is interested in nursing and social work. Brittney Carter , of Comstock Park, Mich., a sophomore social work major who plans to attend law school. Brittney Grant , of Chesaning, Mich., a junior majoring in social work and behavioral science who plans to attend graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1096

WMU student chapter receives superior merit award

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… officers have received this recognition for their hard work," says Dr. Christina Stamper , professor of management … was unparalleled. I am so grateful that I had the chance to work with this amazing group of students and future HR … forward during a time of such change and uncertainty in the workplace." SHRM student chapters have the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60520

Western receives grant to aid student retention

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… The project has a 36-month timeline, during which WMU will work with the Gardner Institute and its partners to identify … of the project to allow for ongoing tracking of lagging indicators. Other Michigan institutions selected for … Easley says. “Our involvement in the two previous cohorts showed us the impact of working collaboratively with a team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70763

New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

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… a business as well as learning about the stock market, how the economy works and how to save. Both camps will be taught by WMU … For more information, call Starting Gate at (269) 387-5860. Dollars and Sense: A Finance Camp for High School Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30386

Memorial concert for Greg Fisk reflects love of classical music

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… of music The program features the first movement of a work by composer Elizabeth Start for cello and piano based … those by Barber, Bach, Saint-Saens, Krol, Beethoven and Widor. Fisk was an enthusiastic supporter of classical music, … grand piano. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Franklin G. Fisk Composition Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/174

Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84

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… who had retired just two years ago at the end of 2015, worked with 46 trustees over the years and, at the time of her retirement, had worked for every WMU president except Dwight Waldo. Between her 35 years as board secretary and earlier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43661

Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies

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… societies Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pandora Thomas KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An upcoming speaker at Western Michigan University will share her insights about how broadly applying ecological principles can lead to … and writer, Thomas co-founded the Black Permaculture Network, has been featured in films such as "The Future of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52431