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The spirit of adventure
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… companies? Adventure. The definition of adventure is up to you—and that's the beauty of it. Each adventure is … would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? Embrace the struggle! Entrepreneurship is not sitting in a coffee shop on … Entrepreneurship is an amazing thing. It will give you the freedom, joy, fulfillment and autonomy that a lot of people …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055
‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community
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… around you who are willing to help you," he says. "Growing up and at Western, we learned focus and drive but also about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101
Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year
Haworth College of Business
… spring, recognizes an advisor who has provided exceptional support to their chapter. Palmer attributes the strength of … community involvement as another facet that has made the group so strong. “DSP has partnered with a number of community … held each other to a high standard. If one person was struggling, there were 90 people around them supporting them and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766
WMU student places first at national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… which is absolutely one of my goals for students who step up and put in the many hours necessary to compete,” she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378
Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources
Haworth College of Business
… where she rejoined the talent development team. This group is responsible for professional and leadership … and leadership through change. VandenBerg shadowed and supported the trainers regularly, gaining an inside look at a … That feeling would not be possible without the unwavering support that I have felt from faculty and staff at WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786
Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy
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… can change suddenly, with snow or ice quickly building up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. … canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar must update the posting to indicate whether the activity will go … . Dress appropriate to the conditions When outdoors in sub-freezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61739
WMU celebrates 20 years as home to a Phi Beta Kappa chapter
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… Art McGurn. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An early April induction of up to 81 top juniors and seniors will mark the 20th … Members have included 17 U.S. presidents, 40 U.S. Supreme Court justices and 136 Nobel Laureates. Phi Beta … approved for a chapter, WMU remains among an elite group both nationally and in Michigan. In Michigan, only four …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45796
Nearly $5M grant will help WMU, school districts create new pipeline to fill teacher shortage
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… urban environments," says Sheila Dorsey-Smith , assistant superintendent for human resources at Kalamazoo Public Schools. "We want to lift up our community by lifting up individuals with a heart for children and a passion for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61810
Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim
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… Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim … Systems Engineers’ 2019-2020 Outstanding Capstone Senior Design Projects Award competition. “The Industrial and … patients. Geyer also developed a programming code to help support staff schedule patient visits more efficiently. “The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515
Honors organization recognized with national award
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… service. The Maintaining the Flame Award is a follow-up award to the Society's Order of the Torch Award, the … nationwide. Alpha Lambda Delta's mission is to "encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43972