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Grad student who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

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… to his life less than a decade ago—a college dropout working a retail job he disliked with no real career … back. "I started at the associate degree level … and just worked my way up degree after degree. Now I'm here," says … and Visually Impaired in Grand Rapids, Michigan. There he worked as the liaison with Mary Free Bed's wheelchair and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64537

Philo G. 'Glen' Bishop obituary

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… A colleague commented that he was passionate about his work and the heart and soul of the radio station. In 1969, … to the Department of Instructional Communications where he worked until his retirement. Remembrances A memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28567

Top Michigan executives to speak at business college forum

Haworth College of Business

… will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 10 , to speak to and work with students. Known as the WMU Bronco CEO Forum, the … plans and compliance, as well as personal topics such as work-life balance and family values. The executives Robert … of Right Management, a company that provides strategic workforce consulting services. For more information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/35917

New Go West television spot wins national award

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… range of industries showcasing their best communication work through the use of print, video, Web, audio and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23899

Immigration at the forefront in 2016-17 Sichel Series

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… economic progress of minority groups. Much of his recent work analyzes patterns of socioeconomic mobility among the … of contemporary immigrant groups. One strand of his work explores how selective intermarriage and ethnic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34946

Newly revamped Western Wellness effort takes fitness and well-being to new heights

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… several new initiatives have been mounted this summer. One, Work-It-In Walking, encourages everyone, from non-exercisers … University are eligible to participate.  If both spouses work at WMU, the individual paying for their benefits will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32843

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… Aviation.  Kipkemoi in his Aviation Ambassador uniform. “I work with current and prospective students, guiding them … help Kipkemoi stay on the right path and have taught him valuable leadership and life lessons.  Kipkemoi on Main Campus … for (business) decision-makers,” Kipkemoi says. Through valuable experience, like starting a non-profit organization …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

WMU orchestral pop ensemble sets sights on big recording project

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… residential housing and food. So you live at the studio and work on your record. No one will be leaving for work or to go to class." About the ensemble MNOE's roots go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32268

WMU launches climate crisis-inspired writing competition

Sustainability

… Sustainability, Department of English and Climate Change Working Group announces "The World's Climate, the Heart's … essayists and playwrights are encouraged to submit original work. “One invaluable gift of literary art—making it and being around it—is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66950

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Zimmer … will delve into the intergenerational nature of today's workforce during two appearances in Kalamazoo next month. Scott Zimmer from BridgeWorks will present "Bridging the Generational Divide" as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220