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Fall Welcome and fall 2020 dining news

Dining Services

… in Fall Welcome may purchase meals from the Grab'n Go locations . Meal plans begin Sunday, Aug. 30, and dining centers will open up to all enrolled students. Grab'n Go locations will remain available for staff and enrolled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60536

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

News

… teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Student supervisors are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Ewa Urban , … says Nathan, who adds that patience and understanding go a long way in managing employees. "You have to be … everyone gets along. My closest friends are here," the Chicago native says. Meimers is a facility manager and F45 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection

W Magazine

… Smart is putting passion over a paycheck to pursue a higher goal. Seeing challenges as opportunities rather than … obstacles on his career path as well. Bazany works with supervisor Katie Rozek during a shift at Spectrum Health … them in recognizing the potential of their future.” Bazany does not let his injury slow him down. He remains active and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… which are all crucial to our team as well,” says Hampton, a goalie and pre-business major. “Whether it’s managing my … reputation, and I know what I’m learning is setting me up for success.” Grant adds that working closely with … excels just as much in the classroom as he does on the ice. Despite the intense travel demands of WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

News

… top honor Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Supportive. Innovative. Inspirational. Four staff members who routinely go above and beyond their job descriptions will be honored … An enrollment assistant in WMU's Graduate College, Rose does it all. She is responsible for graduate enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

News

… to make an impact in my local community, you know, do some good in the world around me wherever I can," Stein says. "I … was enamored with the possibilities the University opened up. "We went to the College of Aviation , and I had no idea … students in the shoes she once occupied and telling them why Western was the right choice for her. "As a student, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

News

… game. (Roger Mazzarella) "Yeah, we do take hits. It does take a toll," Backe says. "I'm sore going to class half the week, but I love it." The love of … "I want to do something in aerospace. I don't know why but space has always been a deep love of mine. Hopefully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… hosts more than 80 programs around the world. Students go on short-term, semester and year-long trips. Over 460 … . He is half Colombian and half German American. He grew up in a bilingual household. He is now minoring in Spanish. … and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.”   Parrott says he grew …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… reduce carbon output when treating wood chips before they go through a conventional chemical pulping process.   “Not only does this method use fewer chemicals and lower temperatures, … sustainability that aligns well with the DOE’s mission to support transformative scientific solutions for pressing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

News

… can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. … season just around the corner, this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure … operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739