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Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… transition as a WMU family member. Families leave with a better understanding of the issues college students face and … Transfer students The Transfer Transition Program is designed specifically for admitted transfer students. … those who choose to participate in this orientation come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223

Three from WMU Creative Writing Program win literary awards

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… to our natural world in the digital age." Krieg grew up in Tualatin, Ore., and attended Cornell University and … a silverback gorilla named Kevin and the owner of a struggling alternator repair shop. Hoffman spent 10 years … have appeared in Cimarron Review, CutBank, DIAGRAM, Flyway and Poetry East, among other journals. Her chapbook, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9769

Sales students receive top honors at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… inside sale representatives for Thomson Reuters and follow-up with a potential client interested in WebBuilder CS, a … year’s team, outlined a practice schedule and provided support for all team members as they prepared for the … individual round of competition, notes, "One thing I took away from this competition is the value of expecting the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50121

Innovative ideas wanted: COVID-19 Response Grant established

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… Endowment, the COVID-19 Response Grant program, designed to support small-scale research projects and creative … surrounding health care community. Applicants can request up to $10,000 for a 12-month project. No extensions will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58925

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… Michigan University's celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care … available to program participants during holiday breaks and between semesters. Coached to success Asked to identify the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… leads, nurturing prospects, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities, customer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561

Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, according to the Military … the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs to help support this population of students assisting with the … when compared to schools ranked in Michigan. This is a significant increase within the ranking, but there is still …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

WMU honors innovative teaching at Spring Convocation

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… approach, technique or tool that is used, or used in a new way, to produce a quantifiable gain for learner outcomes or … in social work field education, leadership, research, groups and organizations, medical social work, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29981

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

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… Initially intent on working in theatre, Opolka, who grew up in Fowlerville, Michigan, applied to Western Michigan … more powerful. Opolka, right, helps carry a painting by Dwayne Lowder in the Richmond Center for Visual Arts. Many … as a gallery assistant. "I did all of the work of putting up temporary walls, painting walls and general maintenance, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62508

WMU blood drive competition is March 23

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… 200 pints of blood during the challenge. Everyone who shows up to donate blood March 23 will receive a free hero …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38879