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WMU to confer nearly 1,900 degrees during fall commencement

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… nearly 1,900 students during three commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 14 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John … and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11936

WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing

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… in Kalamazoo County to offer rapid-result antigen testing that detects active COVID-19 cases. This latest testing option … and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU providing the rapid-result antigen … to test has been a key factor that allows areas to open up in a safe way.” Sindecuse gained access to testing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… University students prepare for virtual interviews and navigate the job market during an unprecedented pandemic, they … face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good impression to land a job or internship is challenging … says, “Do not disturb. Interview in process.” He did end up landing the internship with snack company Mondelēz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

WMU’s century plant reaches new heights

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University's at least 50-year-old Agave, also called the “century plant,” … life cycle, greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson had to come up with a creative solution. Jackson worked with WMU … “The last Agave that bloomed at Western was 17 years ago, but it bloomed right as it reached the top of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881

Trustees to welcome new members and elect 2013 leadership

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… lead the board during 2013. The day's activities will begin at 9 a.m. in the President's Dining Room of the Bernhard … The two new trustees were appointed in November by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to serve eight-year terms on the WMU … their officers for 2013. Other agenda items to be taken up include: Recommendations on academic program changes Gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5074

Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle'

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… Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy launches new podcast, 'The Jungle' Submitted by … faculty members and co-directors of the center, provide an up-close, unvarnished view into the emotions, practices and … CEO of Flagstar Bank and Flagstar Bancorp;  Dr. Edward Montgomery , WMU president;  Patti Poppe , president and CEO of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59205

Faculty experts give free science talks to boost research awareness

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… Mich.—If physical movement stimulates the nervous system, does exercise make you smarter? Will studying the … we do is teach. There is certainly a lot of cool research going on here, and we love to talk about it and show people … of physics, "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Supernova Explosions" Find more information on Facebook or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55183

Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… University’s macro social work class, SWRK 4010 Task Groups and Organizations, visited Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection … experience. The visit aligned with the course’s overarching goal: to explore the intricate relationships between task …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu

Event welcomes new and returning students to campus

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… in the campus community. The fourth annual Western Warm-Up will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 , in … 100 University departments and registered student organizations will be handing out information and free goodies, and refreshments will be available. "This is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/53

WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council

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… the Kalamazoo Literacy Council have announced a new collaboration to improve the state of adult literacy in the region. The partnership—signed by WMU President Edward Montgomery ; Kara Wood , associate vice president for community … educates the public about the needs of adults who struggle to read. One of our strategies is to build …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279