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Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… many small businesses throughout West Michigan are struggling to make ends meet. From lack of sales to growing … Development Center “Prior to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients … businesses, she says community members are also taking up the call. “I’ve been so impressed with the outpouring of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Sindecuse Health Center makes getting flu shots easy

Sindecuse Health Center

… Alana's Foundation to cover the cost of vaccinations for up to 150 uninsured and underinsured WMU students. Once the … covered by the University's Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO group 007005281 and their covered dependents 12 years of age or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34893

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which already has about 140 employers signed up to participate. It focuses on those seeking employment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57421

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

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… staying connected; another 19 percent pointed to being supportive while letting go; and 3 percent felt the parent-child relationship change presented the biggest challenge. While the student is necessarily the focal … and advocates, she says. Consequently, there's been a significant rise in parent and family offices at colleges.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

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… WMU. "I think it is something that can really create such significant, systemic, institutional change at Western … there are often biases with respect to things like start-up packages and the sizes of lab space," says Koretsky. "All of these things are challenges that are more significant for women than men. So, understanding and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods

University Libraries

… about Kalamazoo or southwest Michigan are encouraged to set up a research appointment or drop by the Zhang.  "I am very … is required. Attendees should meet at the location on the designated day and time. Summer 2022 Tour Schedule Thursday … Meet at Crane Park These historic walking tours are supported by Discover Kalamazoo , Gazelle Sports , Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442

Bronco lineman recognized among elite student-athletes in the nation

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… department here at Western is awesome. They all set you up perfectly to go to medical school and be a great medical … at the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, filled sandbags to shore up flooding in neighborhoods, and cleared trees and brush …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66104

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

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… the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , for their significant contributions to the University and its … volunteer. “David challenges other University employee groups to step up and get involved on behalf of WMU students. He is making …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

New program helps to prepare finance students for Series 7 exam

Haworth College of Business

… WMU students will be prepared to take the licensing exam upon being hired. "This is another example of how well our … one-third of financial advisors plan to retire. To keep up with demand, the industry will need to hire more than … providing real-time data on market movements and world news updates. The atmosphere of the trading room enables Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30134

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… at Western Michigan University a $1 million gift to set up an endowment in support of the communitywide effort that offers courses and … of the OLLI at WMU. In addition to the $1 million to endow support for WMU's OLLI, the Osher Foundation awarded the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679