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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… of women." A major driving force is the decimation of the service industry, which shed hundreds of thousands of jobs … August 2020. "The COVID-19 crisis is, at its core, a low-wage worker crisis right now, because the unemployment rate … for American progress estimates women's labor contributes nearly $8 trillion to the nation's gross domestic product …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional location director

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… Award-winning WMU alumna is new Grand Rapids regional … Puca on Joanne Roehm KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Joanne Roehm , former director of Strategic Initiatives and LaughFest for … University. In 2009, WMU-Grand Rapids marked 100 years of service to this metropolitan community.  WMU-Grand Rapids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64494

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy Submitted … closures WMU rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campus is open . In the absence of notification … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums

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… Endowed med school scholarship honoring Dunn will benefit WMU alums … (not verified) on Dunn at the Imagine Gala, where he was presented with a $2.2 million endowed scholarship fund … of the John M. Dunn Endowed Scholarship . Each year, the award will cover more than $100,000 in tuition for eligible …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40050

WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship

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… WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship Submitted by … fellowship. Princilla Ursery , who is majoring in clinical mental health counseling and is enrolled in the Specialty … was selected for her experience, commitment, hard work and service to transition-age youth from underserved minority …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156

Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation

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… Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … emeritus status. Her name, position, years of continuous service and effective date of retirement is: Mary P. Fuehr , … 34 years, effective Dec. 31, 2014. Brenda Wardlow , custodian, Facilities Management-building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22611

Consumer marketing expert to present business talk

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… Steele is a leader at Advantage Communications Inc., a full-service communications, advertising and public relations … in the rebranding effort and won numerous advertising awards for his accomplishments in the field. Later in his … or (269) 387-5069. Free parking will be available nearby in the Fetzer Center's parking lot. For more news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22219

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Free and open events include a convocation, day of service, laying of the wreath ceremony, educational programs … "Injustice for One is Injustice for All" is this year's theme. Events Friday, Jan. 17 Community Reflection, 11 a.m. , … Celebration. More information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food

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… Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk … author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the … Pollan has been recognized with a Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Biology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

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… Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … WMU's institutional effectiveness measures and progress toward achieving each of the University's five strategic … of students; Promote innovative learning, discovery and service; Advance WMU as a major research university; Ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412