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Sexual assault awareness events slated for March, April

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… March 28 KALAMAZOO—"The Art of Surviving" is the theme for upcoming events at Western Michigan University that are designed to raise awareness about sexual assault. All of the … show and rally. Participants will stand together to speak up about sexual assault and "take back the night" with guest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14694

Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity

College of Health and Human Services

… experiences working toward those careers. Dr. TaLawnda Bragg, internal medicine hospitalist at Spectrum Health, speaks … students just like them are already there to show them the way.” “We’re grateful for the support of Spectrum Health to make this program a reality, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66994

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… to Earth. Derek McFall's out-of-this-world concept fired up scientists at NASA. The Western Michigan University … in Space Challenge . The space agency wanted to find ways to transport and process trash in zero gravity. "Places … student at WMU. "I had some courses in college on machine design. This was basically a machine design project on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

WMU adds new health care concentration to MBA program

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… degree with a concentration in health care will consist of between 36 and 48 credit hours, depending on prerequisites … concentration to the MBA program could not have come at a better time, with the recent addition of Western Michigan … of Medicine. Career opportunities are continuously opening up in the health care field. With the health industry on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8658

WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic

Haworth College of Business

… deadly epidemic. With the help of Chinese colleagues and support from the Haworth College of Business Food Industry … buy food and other household products often increased time between trips and bought large orders of food at one time. A … Images) Veeck and Xie’s findings provide important takeaways for manufacturers and retailers during an epidemic. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58581

Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns

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… (not verified) on WMU's Sarah Pepper, an integrated supply management major, worked last year for Sigma Machine … a maximum of $3,500 in matching funds for a company to hire up to two interns for summer 2019. "The matching funds are … network connects industry to critical university talent in ways that will help the state's economy grow and prosper. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259

Generating Buzz: Regulating genetically modified mosquitoes

W Magazine

… “Our job here at Western is to help those countries be better informed about this technology as they are working to … stops female mosquitoes from being able to bite or lay eggs. The gene is linked with another genetic element—“gene … and are applying for more funding to conduct smaller follow-up meetings and develop e-learning tools. They will also be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/57059

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… where she rejoined the talent development team. This group is responsible for professional and leadership … and leadership through change. VandenBerg shadowed and supported the trainers regularly, gaining an inside look at a … authentic selves while discovering their ideal career pathways through the newest technologies.   “Barcley Johnson, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… employees have contractually scheduled regular work days between Wednesday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Jan. 5. Represented … all at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … and closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 4. The pharmacy drive-up window is open until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

WMU gets $3.2 million to build culture of degree completion, success

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… to transform WMU's culture and structures to be more supportive of student persistence. The work will be done with … The Promise is a nine-year-old initiative that provides up to four years' tuition and fees at any Michigan public … be invited to be part of the project and will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Both approaches will fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19312