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Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion

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… Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … there are serious gaps between our self-assessment of how ethical we are and how we fare ethically in our actual behavior. It is not that we are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/218

Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

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… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted … Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its … in Western’s deep commitment to giving back , which extends far beyond the campus boundaries and helps those in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician assistant (PA) program, George says … want to see them succeed. And I have noticed, especially, how they treasure the friendships they make along the way." … community who have similar interests as you, so you're not going into it alone," she adds. "ATYP instructors helped you …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

"Abandoned" - Anna LeChard

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… on "Abandoned"   "It seems like we are living in a dystopian movie today. Streets are empty, grocery store shelves … my image, I pictured an abandoned church. A building that is meant for large groups of people is now empty, … makes me think of what it used to be. We still do not know how long our quarantine will last and who knows what things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59471

Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Old Burdick's Bar and Grill in Kalamazoo is among the many restaurants to create new outdoor seating … skipping a beat—even seeing an influx in business. Others, however, would have to reimagine their operations to stay … multiple blows dealt by the pandemic. “The playing field is going to be cut down. My gut tells me it's going to be more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

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… can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry is ready for takeoff after a pandemic pause, and a new, … and this new building truly elevates us to the stature of how the industry already recognizes us.” “If you talk to … get a job,” says Thinnes, adding all of Western’s programs far exceed industry minimum requirements. “A representative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history professor

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… Climate change disinformation poses increasing threat, says WMU history … Dr. Steven Bertman, center, walks alongside Dr. Daniel Macfarlane at a Global Climate Strike event in 2019. Both are … with the COVID-19 pandemic, where scientific research has shown that vaccinations are highly effective at preventing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66880

Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU

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… at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, left, sits alongside Jean Ruestman, administrator of … at a time and try not to get overwhelmed with everything going on," Rojas says. Of course, focusing on work isn't … as anyone, and this would be a huge step," says Waker, a Howell native in WMU's counseling psychology graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105

Social work professor wins lifetime award from state association

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… chapter of the National Association of Social Workers is awarding a Western Michigan University professor a … most prestigious award given annually by the organization to social workers who have spent a career advocating for the … the colleague wrote, adding that Reeser's activities extend far beyond the classroom. Those activities have included …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22868

Megan Taylor’s online community

Haworth College of Business

… companies like Nike for their impactful campaigns, Taylor is ready to take on advertising and promotion once she … make a positive impact with the campaigns I work on. I love how advertising can affect people in different ways, and I … fun with her classmates, gaining advertising experience by going viral online.  “I had a great team for a Buzzfeed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70033