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Celebrations, activities mark beginning of fall semester

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… traffic, students who can't arrive by noon will need to wait and move in any time Saturday, Sept. 5, through Monday … the end of Saturday. One Stop Center A temporary, one-stop service center remains open in WMU's Bernhard Center, … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26602

So that all may learn

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… they could read aloud to their students, but connecting was a challenge because many did not have internet access or … to facilitate lessons. "I thought, 'Okay, if you really want to do read-alouds and have input, why don’t we use … a good, positive experience." While providing a valuable service to young English learners, Szafranski and Frantz are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers

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… Representatives from Career and Student Employment Services and the Zhang Career Center have also had … nor employers need to download and learn any new software. Built-in accessibility and translation tools, which … representatives to interact successfully with the software.  "Our offices are aware that recruiting budgets are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794

WMU public health students’ social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic

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… in international science and technology policies at George Washington University. “I am honored to be leading all … this initiative and the passion by which they approach service to their fellow students is incredible,” Bott says. … on how to overcome this issue. Many people have different ways to cope with stress and fear, but we want to make sure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58876

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… all received surprise visits from Buster as they were awarded for their outstanding work on campus—Kirkolis and … prospective students, leading complex research projects or washing dishes in the dining hall, Western Michigan University's student employees provide essential services to keep the institution running—and they build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… Indigenous peoples have made throughout history—in public service, entrepreneurship, scholarship, the arts and … Western's new Native American Affairs Council. The council was established to support and build upon the strengths of … celebrate the peoples and the lands upon which this country was built?" The focus of Indigenous Peoples Day is both to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Some WMU offices reduce hours, close over spring recess

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… March 2 for Spirit Day. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some campus services at Western Michigan University will be on reduced … maintain normal hours throughout the recess. Libraries Waldo Library  is open reduced hours, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. … March 10; and noon to midnight Sunday, March 11. The Swain Education and Maybee Music and Dance libraries will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45319

WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president

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… WMU names economist, Washington labor expert as ninth president Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Edward B. Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. … background and a tremendous track record in the public service arena," says WMU Board Chair Jeffrey Rinvelt . "We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39331

Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage

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… the districts—like paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff and custodians—to earn their teacher … 10 years. So, we need to think creatively about people who want to come back to this who are in schools already in some … for human resources at Kalamazoo Public Schools. "We want to lift up our community by lifting up individuals with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810

Business student awarded patent for speaking device

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… Business student awarded patent for speaking device Submitted by Anonymous … creation. The WMU sophomore was born with a disorder that makes it difficult for him to … students must demonstrate a promising idea for a product or service. Starting Gate provides a fast track to business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20784