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Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Morgan   Simpson , a dance and exercise science major. "It was a good learning experience for the mock interviews and I … the employers know they're qualified. They know that they want to get to know them and meet them," says Raedy. "So at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Nadia Famiano dedicated her book to Quyen Edwards, a librarian at Portage (Michigan) District Library … class and thinking about 
a little girl she babysat who was “obsessed” with dancing. Edwards has saved many of the … this book under her belt, she’s thinking another may be in order—potentially combining her two majors to craft a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business has to offer. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister who had been at Western as a food marketing major. Initially, I didn’t want to feel like I was copying what she had done by … I joined the FMA executive board my sophomore year in order to give back and make others feel as included as I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

WMU HR students honored with national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… at Kellogg, after her successful externship experience, in order to follow in her uncle’s footsteps, who is a current … have been chosen for this scholarship,” says Cook. “Being awarded this scholarship reaffirms my belief that every obstacle I have overcome was worth it. This recognition has provided me with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71448

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

News

… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of patients related to COVID-19. In order to save lives and protect vital frontline health … routes take him everywhere from New York to Honolulu, Hawaii. “With that said, Alaska Airlines has always been an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

News

… where we have been both socially and emotionally in order for us to more effectively begin the healing process moving forward. As we approach school this fall, we must remember to … says Blood Starr.  As of early July, the advisory council was recommending health and safety protocols designed for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

New dining center coming to Western's campus

Dining Services

… Student Center Dining on the third floor will have space to order ahead and pick up. Delight in the new Student Center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66998

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

News

… VA Medical Center campus and make it easier for them to order and schedule services. "We are committed to improving … new computer workstations that can run vehicle design software and autonomous control simulations, updating the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

News

… sports in her future career. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Numbers have order. Equations have solutions. Keshavi Davé counts on it … I just really liked how flexible Western's math program was," says Davé. "Of course you have to get your credit hours, but it gives me flexibility in the classes I want to choose." Davé plays both flute and tuba. (Courtesy: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400

2023 Arbor Day celebration honors Western's commitment to Tree Campus designation

News

… consistently recognized as a Tree Campus since the program was launched in 2008. The Arbor Day Foundation recognized … nice habitat for things such as butterflies, songbirds and water birds," says Junkins. "This is the 17th year we have … Education designation by the Arbor Day Foundation. In order to achieve this distinction, the University had to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71542