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Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU

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… Public career fairs bringing diverse list of employers to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not … Fair. Both fairs are free and open to the public. Preregistration is not required for the events, which are tailored … largest annual job fair, it is expected to attract more than 180 employers and 1,500 job seekers. Employers will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37887

Funding awards help small businesses hire summer interns

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… in the science, technology, engineering and math —STEM—disciplines. Businesses interested in hiring interns for this summer through the Small Company Internship Award Program … , university relations director at MEDC. "In 2017, more than $412,000 in MCRN and matching money from companies …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45200

Broncos win blood donation contest

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… while CMU collected 126 units—enough product to save more than 1,000 lives, Cris Obreiter , administrative assistant II in the Department of Military Science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39980

Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award

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… Comparative religion researcher to receive distinguished scholar award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. … papers at conferences and giving public talks--more than 80 presentations in total. His work was recognized by … including biographies on regional businessmen J.H. Kellogg and John E. Fetzer, another colleague noted. For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54904

Three students receive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

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… Drummond received a $4,500 Gilman Scholarship. Drummond is a junior majoring in global and international studies: tourism and travel. She will be studying in Cape Town, South … and the environment. In addition, he wanted to spend more than a semester abroad to bond and meet people from around …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44322

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… An early "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" movie premiere, discussion with Marvel comic creator Gabby Rivera and comic workshop with artist Kenjji are among the events the Lewis Walker Institute … Marvel fan, she says this event is about more than entertainment and fanfare; it's an opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Nominations open in honorary degree process

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… Board of Trustees, WMU's Honorary Degree Committee has issued a call for nominations of individuals to be … will be made to WMU President John M. Dunn no later than Dec. 1, with the intent that any degrees approved be … place in conjunction with the Gilmore Keyboard Festival. This year's nominations should be sent to Kathryn L. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34743

WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 start of the 2015-16 fiscal year approaches, Western Michigan University is … pay schedule will apply to all salaried employees, while hourly and student employees will remain on their current … as annual salary is divided by 24 equal payments rather than 26. Annual leave will continue to be awarded in a lump …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548

Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global scientific literacy

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… at Western Michigan University has championed interdisciplinary knowledge, fostering a legacy of research, … good to think about our past and future.” The institute's mission revolves around advancing global scientific literacy. … G. and Jacqueline Mallinson . Since its inception, more than 70 doctoral degrees have been awarded to its students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74440

Select group receives top undergraduate honor for 2015

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… Scholar. The annual Presidential Scholar designation is the highest honor WMU can bestow on an undergraduate. The … This research is part of a larger effort to create a better cane. Dean also is working on a project involving … For his Lee Honors College thesis, Hickey is focusing on why some men in a given society go to war and others do not, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/25421