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Student sales team nets 'Rookie of the Year' award

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… were each awarded $250 for being named the top rookies. "Knowing that we were competing against some of the top sales … says Steele. "At times it was nerve-wracking, but knowing that WMU has such a good program, we were confident … the Sales Education Foundation since 2007 and is rated the No. 2 program in the country by Education-Portal.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11573

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in … Western, I knew right then—this is for me.” The Gurnee, Illinois, native was voted “Future Business Leader” every year … like Hormel, Meijer, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s—it’s impressive.” Ehlebracht plans to join the Food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

AARP exec to address diversity and aging during two-day visit

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… diversity and aging during two-day visit Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kane-Williams KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … Feb. 23 , in 4010 Health and Human Services Building. Free and open to the public, her presentation is titled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38144

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… and working as a counselor, before becoming an intern and now being offered a job after graduation. Graduating on … position, and it's something that I've always wanted to do. Now that it's here, I'm like, 'Wow, I did it!'" This … wards of the state or eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch program, she felt her future taking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … purchase of prints is optional. Parking, other information Free parking will be available in all parking areas adjacent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36754

Seminar to focus on building adult literacy in southwest Michigan

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… building adult literacy in southwest Michigan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Literacy experts … . The Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium, a free public event, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in … But the need is still great. There are 25,000 struggling adult readers in Kalamazoo County—13 percent of our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36668

WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day

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… WMU offices closed Monday for Memorial Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Monday, May 26, is U.S. Memorial Day. … University offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in honor of U.S. Memorial Day . There will be no classes. Listed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16117

Science, humanities intersect in upcoming speaker series

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… intersect in upcoming speaker series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The connections between … His and all other humanities center presentations are free and open to the public. Ron Numbers Numbers' areas of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34940

Western Wellness offers new ways to stay fit and be well

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… offers new ways to stay fit and be well Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Wellness … class also is being offered. Participants will start with free weights and machines and learn weight-lifting basics. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34845

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

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… unintended detours, accolades and experiences. She is now able to reflect on a rewarding experience that gave her … Pérez-Villa first heard about the opportunity at the suggestion of a colleague, and after a lengthy four-stage interview process and a few months of delay, was notified of the award that set her off on a year-long …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941