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Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years
Haworth College of Business
… 28 years Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with six Western Michigan University … of systems and procedures at the University. She knew how to get things accomplished, who to talk to and the best … would keep her up to date with where they were and what was going on in their lives, both personally and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295
Engineering student eases University scheduling process
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… to improve scheduling of maintenance services with supervisor Marcy Lynn (left), manager of maintenance services, and … several months exploring and learning the inner workings of how a University builds a campus. He has moved from the … Lynn "likes to share projects together. She says we’re going to do that and she does most of the work, but she just …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66213
Supplying data visualization and process improvement
Haworth College of Business
… Supplying data visualization and process improvement Submitted by Stacey … knowing that he had the process management skills to add value and make a difference. What Eden, a supply chain management major from Howell, Michigan, didn’t know was that he soon would be …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project
Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition
College of Education and Human Development
… time to choose a career path, she didn’t have to look any farther than her family for inspiration. Her mother, Ann … my grandmother cares for have been my family and I loved assisting her as a child. My mother was an elementary school … with. Finding out who they are, what they love to do and how they discover things in the world is fascinating to her. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543
For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice
News
… For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice Submitted by Deanne Puca … what opportunities they have. Now students are looking at how they should interact online and what different materials … Western students to know they are partners, and they are going to be there for them as soon as they can hire them." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027
Hockey Broncos conclude successful season
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… season Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on (Photo provided courtesy of WMU Intercollegiate Athletics.) … Mich.—The Western Michigan University hockey team finished third in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference … Award. He helped engineer the nation's best turnaround, going from eight wins in 2015-16 to 22 in 2016-17. Captain …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39068
WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games
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… three studies he has conducted over the past several years show very little connection between the two. Dr. Whitney … violent people just gravitate toward violent video games? His research shows it's the latter. The research DeCamp … controls." Better predictors DeCamp found that what was going on in the home was a better predictor of violent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296
Ethics Center announces fall 2022 book clubs
Study of Ethics in Society
… Mich.—The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is hosting a series of book clubs during the fall semester … questions ranging from segregation in the age of inequality to the medical treatment of trans patients. Discussions of … about medical interventions for transgender patients. How should they draw ethical boundaries when using …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69336
Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month
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… Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … a 40th anniversary reception for "Alma Latina," a popular show on 102.1 WMUK-FM, WMU's public radio station. The … of WMU student volunteers have helped keep the program going over the decades. Now, the program is the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42461
Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry
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… industry Submitted by Erin Flynn on A camper cheers as his team competes on stage in WMU's state-of-the-art esports … topic. They'll teach mindset, communication, leadership and how you use that in the game, and then they practice in the … for a diverse group of kids. "I don't ever see my kid going on a football field or baseball diamond, but put him …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279