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Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month

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… month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tony Dennis, recruitment and retention director in the Graduate … and recent alumni. All of the fairs are free, and no pre-registration is required unless otherwise noted. Five are being … Career Day 2015 Business Career Day 2015 attracts more than 100 organizations to campus each October. This event …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27284

New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education

College of Education and Human Development

… experiences in student affairs education Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … the U of T Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and the U of T Mississauga Campus. Dr. Ramona Lewis, … says Lewis. The affiliation with U of T is different than most field experiences because it is completely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637

Fall Welcome program gets students ready for start

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… students with campus, other students, faculty and staff. It is required for first-year students and highly encouraged for new transfer students. This year, those connections are more important than ever, says Matthew Bracey , Fall Welcome coordinator in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60739

Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim

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… “The Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering Program is extremely proud of the work Sam, Sean and Paul completed,” says Dana Hammond , faculty specialist and industrial and entrepreneurial … says. “In this case, it was a little different world than most people imagined, but we were still able to figure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515

Welcome-pack items sought for Seita students

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… July 20. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donations are needed to fill more than 40 welcome packs for Western Michigan University's … halls in late August. Welcome pack details and a link to a list of needed items, including personal care, school and residence hall supplies as well as financial assistance, can be found by visiting wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25200

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… Miller was born Jan. 1, 1919, and grew up in Minneapolis, where she  attended the University of Minnesota and … her stay there, she used her medical background to assist the local Red Cross in creating "bush" health clinics in … teacher-training school to a comprehensive university, more than doubled its enrollment, and expanded and improved its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

Gilmore Car Museum administrator next speaker at breakfast series

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… Gilmore Car Museum administrator next speaker at breakfast series Submitted by … Anonymous (not verified) on Maupin KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An administrator of a renowned local car museum will be the next … the museum to the public in July 1966. The museum has more than 300 vehicles on display in a range of brands and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22706

Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… Nominations sought for Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Submitted by Anonymous (not … Scholar Award, although they may not win this award more than once. Nominees must have had at least seven academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36861

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… complete about 450 tax returns in 10 days—the most accomplished during the volunteer program’s 10 years. “This is a great resume builder that students have been able to … the region. Across the eight university partners and more than 150 villages served, volunteers generated over $5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More women are starting businesses than ever before. Between 2007 and 2018, the number of … founded solely by women.  Beyond access to funding, there is no shortage of challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. … the hurdles women face in growing their businesses: Market misperceptions: Women’s motives for starting a business are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104