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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

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… While Learning—OWL—program. It is a cooperative event between the nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About … leading the participating children, teachers and parents between stations along the preserve's network of trails. One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

Western alum appointed to leadership post in U.S. Department of Transportation

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… commission's community development committee, and showing up and participating in volunteer activities were all … class in 2005. Bolstered by faculty who Brown says "supported and encouraged me, wrote letters of recommendation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63812

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… this year, the conference is packing "a stellar speaker lineup," says Dr. Frank Gambino , professor of marketing and … conference theme "People, Purpose and Passion: The Pathway to Success." Registration is ongoing at … from Kroger, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Kellogg and H-E-B Food-Drugs. About the conference Now in its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… on Valeria Marin KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures … definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin grew up going to Camp Blodgett, then volunteering and working as … offered me a position, and it's something that I've always wanted to do. Now that it's here, I'm like, 'Wow, I did …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Now is good time to consider winter weather issues

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… of parking lots, 39 miles of walks, hundreds of doorways, and 200,000 square feet of steps and ramps. Plow … rushing to work who has slipped on the ice before and ended up with a broken bone. To view the Winter Safety Tips PDF, … closures WMU rarely closes due to inclement weather, so always assume it is open. Notably, the University has closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, is a respiratory support mechanism designed to treat critically ill infants, particularly those … and host of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation. Leading up to the ceremony, finalists will be showcasing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898

Glasser, Quada win Distinguished Service awards

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… service reflect a long career of university bridge building—between service and teaching, physical and academic … and WMU and the community. Nominators noted Glasser's significant impact on the WMU campus, from the insulated … and education institutions in Southwest Michigan. "I have always been very impressed with his devotion and dedication to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18458

ISM students earn high honors in regional competition

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… enrolled in Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program finished second and sixth overall … their solutions by 9 a.m. Saturday. The WMU teams found ways to improve the operations of a fictitious company, Beautiful Bags, a manufacturer of designer handbags, facing significant supply chain issues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22465

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