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From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles
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… healthy lifestyles Submitted by Erin Flynn on Derek Fischer is excited to start his career as an outpatient dietician at … I didn't really try too hard, and I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do after," he says. Lacking career …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed
Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography
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… surgeon, inventor, and businessman, best known for his inventions, which revolutionized orthopedic care and … problems. The 1937 Wedge Turning Frame invention was the basis for Dr. Stryker’s masterpiece the Circ-O-Lectric Bed, … and more effective. During the 1950s, Dr. Stryker worked on what was arguably his most famous invention—the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108
Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support
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… Flynn on Student Success Hub will offer streamlined, holistic support to proactively address issues and help students thrive at Western. KALAMAZOO, … coaching to academic guidance and financial aid assistance, Western Michigan University undergraduate students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934
WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game
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… recipient at Bronco football game Submitted by Paula M. Davis on President Donald Trump drapes McCloughan with the … Army photo by Eboni Everson-Myart). Kalamazoo, Mich.—For his life-saving acts of bravery as a U.S. Army medic during … (who was) involved in it. I hope that I can live up to what this medal represents." Learn more about McCloughan's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734
From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities
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… Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has elevated her career, becoming the … Airport (HUF)! In golf, the best advice for putting is "never up, never in" -- meaning you have to putt the ball … Michigan, one of the planet's Garden of Eden attractions. "What a great opportunity to learn and grow," she says. "I …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson
Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs
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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.−Western Michigan University is connecting students and recent graduates with potential … Detroit that are hiring in digital marketing, media, advertising, customer experience and analytics. As one of the few … Sept. 24, 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall Learn what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve your …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024
Incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… to begin their studies at Western Michigan University this fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based … Franke Center for the Arts, Marshall Civic Players, Kellogg Community College Theatre, Battle Creek Junior Theatre, Harper Creek Drama and What A Do Theatre. His related activities have included …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47899
WMU recognizes 2016-17 Presidential Scholars
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… Scholar. The annual Presidential Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The … attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College as well as Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. She is majoring in … knowledge of business. This work has allowed him to apply what he learned in the classroom and see in almost real time …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39545
WMU students to compete in cross-country solar car race
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… will serve as a mid-day checkpoint Tuesday, July 17 . This year's American Solar Challenge will feature 18 teams … schools in the United States and Canada. The ASC is a competition to design, build, and drive solar-powered cars in a cross-country time/distance rally event. WMU, which has been participating in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/909
Ethics of torture, reality of ticking time bombs explored
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… ethics of torture weighed against the potential disaster of a ticking time bomb will be examined during an upcoming ethics discussion at Western Michigan University. Dr. Peter Barry , … April 5 , in Room 213 of the Bernhard Center. The title of his talk, which is free and open to the public, is "Fantasy, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/209