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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… of women." A major driving force is the decimation of the service industry, which shed hundreds of thousands of jobs … August 2020. "The COVID-19 crisis is, at its core, a low-wage worker crisis right now, because the unemployment rate is so much higher for low-wage workers," Kimmel says. "Women are represented more in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional … of the Grand Rapids Young Professionals Raising the Bar Award, Roehm will lead the University's largest regional … University. In 2009, WMU-Grand Rapids marked 100 years of service to this metropolitan community.  WMU-Grand Rapids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

Local residents may attend 2014 Medieval Congress for free

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… the free or nominal-cost registration options may register after April 23, but they will be assessed a $50 late fee. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/14934

Three faculty members named academic leadership fellows by MAC

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… to academic success, research excellence and community service," says Todd Diacon , senior vice president for … of future leaders in higher education and is another way in which the MAC can provide value to its membership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43138

Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… certified by international organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need … the engineering management master’s program earn credit toward project management certifications as a Project …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645

Co-curricular business program receives innovation award

Haworth College of Business

… Co-curricular business program receives innovation award Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Field KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A staff member from Western … College of Business students for success in the job market after graduation. SPuRS helps all business students graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42856

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

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… May, bringing the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at their June 29 meeting. Grants for research again led the way, climbing to more than $1.8 million. Three new grants … by graduate student athletic trainers. Grants for public service rose to $841,243 led by a $242,000 award to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a hat or knit cap … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739

Austin Fahrenkopf flourishes in finance

Haworth College of Business

… period.   Fahrenkopf’s most recent internship experience was with Meijer as a supply chain network planning intern. He was excited to gain exposure in supply chain management data … let your interests pave your path! Business is versatile!  After graduation, Fahrenkopf will join Stryker as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75149

Social entrepreneur and WMU alumnus to speak at next breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… Patrick Mixis Feed the World Caf é Feed the World Café was the dream of a WMU food service administration student hoping to make a difference … to someone in need in the community. As a student, Mixis was passionate about social entrepreneurship and worked with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39103