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Community invited to help ArtPrize competitor complete sculpture
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… one exhibitor is inviting community members into his assigned exhibition venue to finish his massive competition … never even used clay before," Church says. "Volunteers end up taking ownership over the area I give them to work on and … non-WMU artists, including collaborative teams from Kellogg Community College and Ferris State University's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9063
Choreographing busy schedule, student driven to help people
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… and overcome life challenges," says Owens, whose family suggested she consider nursing as she began thinking about her … Grant, it offers financial assistance and academic support to recruit, retain and graduate more students from … work with my hospital schedule or maybe try to find some freelance work," says Owens, who was the featured …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53042
Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab opens to students
Haworth College of Business
… learning to the next level. In addition, it will also open up opportunities for us to host student sales competitions, … Corporation, the world's premiere automotive paint shop supplier. The company maintains multiple manufacturing … around the world. The company has won five General Motors Supplier of the Year Awards. In addition to his success in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49572
Biomedical sciences graduate continues family legacy at WMU
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… to Walwood Hall from Bahrain, where he was helping set up a business. “I’m grateful to be a Bronco because I am … dedicated professors,” says Sleymann, who admits she struggled with doubt early on as classes became more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59037
Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… that her lifelong love for math and science, bolstered by supportive faculty, led her to choose engineering. “Our … right back in like nothing happened and they brought me up to speed on the projects.” True to form, she continued … professors. “I have always been the type of person to stay super busy,” she says. “Diving into as much as I can without …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271
Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce
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… The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to … "We've never had institutions that were particularly supportive of working parents (in the United States)," Kimmel … Kimmel says the pandemic has highlighted the lack of support for and access to childcare in the United States. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542
WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks
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… just how you actually build the mask," says Durbin. "It suggests there are alternatives to testing the raw materials … made the discovery by chance. Instead of baking or picking up a new hobby to pass time at the beginning of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847
Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials
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… will be $13,434 in tuition and required fees, which is up by $417 over the previous year. “Amid rising expenses and … separate action, the board also set 2021-22 housing rates. Updated rates for residence halls and apartments will allow …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611
Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress
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… Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress Submitted by Erin Flynn on … lead the Racial Justice Advisory Committee (RJAC), the group is ready to present its progress to the campus community. … if there's no action behind them, they fall flat. This group really is looking at impactful change, identifying …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616
Plan, do, check, act with Audrey Oswalt
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… of tools and problem-solving,” says Oswalt. She adds the biggest challenge she faces is figuring out ways to eliminate … is not always the easiest problem to solve, but Oswalt is up to the challenge. “I have always found ways that we could … in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic, Oswalt was assigned to document a new operations system and execute the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66388