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WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year
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… to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 … salaried employees to a 24-paycheck-per-year schedule with two consistent dates each month when paychecks are … pay schedule will apply to all salaried employees, while hourly and student employees will remain on their current …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548
Houshyar shares engineering expertise in Uzbekistan as Fulbright Specialist
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… is one of more than 400 U.S. citizens who share expertise with host institutions abroad through the Fulbright … Specialist Program each year. Houshyar completed a project with the Republic Design Institute “UzEngineering” in … Consultants. The series of events aimed to exchange knowledge and establish partnerships benefiting participants, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71764
From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City
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… Mich.—Named a rising star and selected to share the stage with some of Broadway's brightest in New York, Jack Austin … favorite Broadway stars sing," says Austin, who sang songs with Phoenix Best of "Dear Evan Hanson," Alex Joseph Grayson … in the show "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." "I didn't know I was going to go into theatre (professionally) for so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788
WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition
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… one of nine nationwide invited to competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Theoret KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … for the Magna Student Innovation Challenge coinciding with the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. … for and also could help senior drivers by making things bigger or more visible with a hypersensitive interface. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131
Dance students return from moving experience in Panama
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… return from moving experience in Panama Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU students engage children in … in Kalamazoo. Last year, dance major Sarah Mills was tasked with writing a grant proposal in her dance management course. With encouragement from her professor, Department of Dance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33038
Bronson School of Nursing wins $2 million grant to boost diversity
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… wins $2 million grant to boost diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stark KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started with a modest $5,000 internal Western Michigan University … challenges as they come to college," Stark says. Many struggle financially, graduate from underperforming K-12 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43577
Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU
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… funds ideas to transform student life at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A campuswide … large-scale campus commitment to build on past WMU success with small learning communities. The initiative ensures that … essential for success in college. Funded by Montgomery with $818,500 and matched with an equal amount from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612
Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers
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… by Deanne Puca on Virtual interviews are becoming the norm for many students looking to secure their first job or … pursue these opportunities in a safe and significant manner with virtual jobs fairs beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 , and … and the Zhang Career Center have also had conversations with hundreds of employers about their hiring needs. Using …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794
Collaborative effort at WMU supports health and safety of firefighters
College of Education and Human Development
… screenings. Firefighters also completed chest x-rays, diagnostic ultrasounds and fitness testing. Required annually, … have demanding physical and mental stresses associated with their profession," says Dr. Mike Miller , professor of … needed and brought those things to Sindecuse." Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , medical director of Sindecuse Health Center, adds …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75647
Super Bowl advertising: WMU expert shares what to look for during the Big Game
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… the football, the most anticipated moments of football's biggest night tend to happen off the field. Super Bowl … advertisers have already begun hyping their commercials with other ads—essentially running commercials for their … modernized. Will they or won't they make an appearance? Another brand setting the stage for a Super Bowl stunt is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70643