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Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… Alicia Kornowa, director of admissions, both serve as members of the Bronco Promise Work Group. Amy Seth, director of … all students. Among outcomes to date: (left to right) Dr. Candy McCorkle, vice president for diversity and inclusion; … the full promise of a Western education and graduate into meaningful careers.” Especially for first-generation …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… were ready to come home. Connecting with her professors beforehand, the senior human resource management major made … was spreading in the U.S. and critical decisions were being made—sometimes hour-by-hour. While Martin was in … “It made me laugh,” says Martin. “And they finally traveled into the living room and out of our group video chat.” As a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for global work to expand critical public health knowledge

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Dr. Shannon McMorrow is being celebrated for her teaching and research that has … had the opportunity to work with her again when she returned to the country as a Fulbright Scholar. Her scholarly … book on Photovoice. “She has demonstrated significant impact with research achievements in a relatively short …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72654

25 Year Club to induct 72 longtime employees

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… WMU employees Nov. 27 KALAMAZOO—A total of 72 people who began their service to Western Michigan University in 1987 will be inducted into WMU's 25 Year Club during a gala honoring longtime … Dining Service Jacqueline R. Mills , finance specialist, cashiering Mark A. Mundo , food service stockperson, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2313

Part of Ring Road to close temporarily this summer

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… (not verified) on A portion of the Ring Road is expected to be closed through the beginning of July. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Utilities work … and construction, says the closure is needed so crews can relocate all utilities for the Valley residence halls. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24379

WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup

Haworth College of Business

… to gather food industry professionals from around the globe in Kalamazoo on March 26 and March 27, 2024 .  Last year, … “This year, we are building upon that success with the best lineup of speakers of any conference in the country. … is a powerful experience that unites speakers who can share success strategies and tactics in every arena.”  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393

Campus event focuses on working with students of concern

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… convene in a Thursday, Dec. 1, breakfast meeting to explore best practices in working with students of concern—those students who appear to be in distress and in need of special assistance. Gathering … be to increase the number of positive interventions that can prevent students from entering a full-blown crisis. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36586

Changes to WMU Student Code announced

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A resolution agreement reached last year between Western Michigan University and the U.S. Department … the civil rights office's review of University policies triggered by a complaint that was resolved. The changes to the … at wmich.edu/conduct/code .  The new policy language can be found in two parts of the document: Article IV, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19699

Veteran faculty member to address criminality of climate change

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… Veteran faculty member to address criminality of climate change Submitted by … Perspectives" and is free and open to the public. A significant number of commentators on the issue of global warming … connections between U.S. business and government factored into such high-profile debacles as the downfall of Enron and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9484

Alum’s legacy includes football center, impactful gifts for athletics and business

W Magazine

… head coach John Gill for four seasons in the early 1950s before graduating with a degree in business administration, … after leaving Western and then joined Arthur Rubloff & Co., beginning his lifelong venture into real estate. Brown spent 40 years at Rubloff, helping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73608