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Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships
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… further impact the food and consumer package goods industry upon graduation. I am very grateful for this scholarship and … forward' as a leader," McGrath says. "My aspiration is to always continue to be a student, keeping up with the exciting and continuously evolving food market. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
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… taking time to care about and understand one another's struggles and problems helps us connect." Moments like that are … ethics and sustainability isn't a normal course. The upper level undergraduate class—a requirement for graduates … and having new people to talk to." The students take away something, too. "You really get a sense of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game
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… award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up for the annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … group was one of the largest in recent years, says Wayne Bond , assistant director for campus engagement, with … Costa Zyskowski , Emerging Leader Alumni Awards; Keith LaVanway , Accountancy Outstanding Alumni Award; Cindy Swiantek , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383
Working with youth has its own rewards, challenges
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… by Deanne Puca on Dr. Karen Blaisure KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Support and education for professionals who work with young … that connection and relationship with kids, this is the way to go," says Hultink. "The programs for these kids are … with an emphasis in youth and community development is designed for individuals seeking to pursue scholarly research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53714
Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth
College of Education and Human Development
… and dietetics master's program. HCPP students fill empty cups with sugar to guess how much is in an unhealthy drink. … trivia game. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Through the Michigan GEAR UP summer camp, high school students participating in the … students from those groups. Supported by a partnership between the WMU College of Health and Human Services, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963
WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses
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… enterprise "The world of an entrepreneur and startup business is full of pivots," says Adam McFarlin , a 2008 … more than a dozen U.S. states. "You're constantly learning better ways to do things, learning from your customers, expanding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050
Annual women-of-color luncheon open to public
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… challenges that women of color encounter. Overall, the group's mission is to provide a forum and means of support for women of color employed in faculty, … nationally with the ACE Office of Inclusive Excellence Group to identify, develop, encourage, advance, link and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43476
Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition
College of Education and Human Development
… major at Western Michigan University, family has always been important. When it came time to choose a career … in Marcellus, Michigan. “I chose Special Education for a couple reasons,” shared Audrey Cripps. “The individuals my … work early to set up for daily and weekly activities and designating time after the school day for work tasks. Then, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543
Insomnia prevention device takes first place at annual Pitch Competition
Haworth College of Business
… is sponsored by Great Lakes Architectural Products Group, The Vernon Group and Robert and Risé Landeros. The … and provides many other benefits when drying clothes. The design is quiet, low-energy, speeds up the drying process and … the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, who passed away in 2011. The work he started in the area of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39431
World’s medievalists to convene virtually during annual congress
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… David Konstan , New York University. Virtual talent show Upload a short video to the virtual talent show from May 7- … ask questions about their offerings. Registrants can set up private appointments to meet with individual exhibitors, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/63939