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University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18

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… Valley Dining Center in 2016, when this popular facility with its nine micro-restaurants opened to the campus … in many Bronco teams and individuals earning Mid-American Conference and NCCA honors for high grade point … to her quickly," a departmental colleague wrote, "her dogged determination rules the day and she always finds a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805

Federal judge, company executive awarded WMU's top alumni honor

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… to receive the highest honor Western Michigan University can confer on its alumni—the WMU Alumni Association … president of Deere & Co.'s Agriculture and Turf Division with a focus on the Americas, Australia, and the global … was nominated by President Barack Obama to become a judge with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35271

International students at WMU to share their cultures

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… through Monday, Nov. 12-20 . The 2017 observance kicks off with the Western World Cup soccer tournament and ends with … This year's week includes events during which attendees can test their knowledge of global trivia, see a traditional … performance, listen to an orchestra performance by refugee youth in the Kalamazoo community and experience the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671

Multiple career fairs slated for early fall at WMU

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… part in the event. Some employers will schedule interviews with students for Thursday, Sept. 21 , on the Main Campus. … the nation to promote their organizations and recruit WMU candidates for co-op, internship and full-time positions. … . Students and alumni can learn about the career services WMU provides to them by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42556

Local franchisee first up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at  … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41931

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… which seeks to move teams of people to a common cause with a higher social purpose. The inaugural award was given … “We are honored to receive this award," says Teo. "With this type of funding, we're able to continue to expand … a promising idea for a product or service, which can be launched within a short period of time. Starting Gate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… residency model that includes a clinical experience paired with the required coursework for certification. Students … mitigates some of the barriers that impede qualified candidates from pursuing a teaching career. Students who … happy she was to see my smiling face in the building again. You know she appreciates that we went through the program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Western celebrates impact of student employees on campus

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… 10-16 . “Western Michigan University could not function without its student employees, and being employed on campus is one of the best experiences our students can have before they start their full-time job searches," … recognizes the top student employee and supervisor annually with the Gary L. Belleville Student Employee of the Year and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67736

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… partnership Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a goal of promoting student well-being first and … resilience and decrease the top two causes of death among young adults—suicide and accidents, including those caused … of young people of color, Western is making significant progress for minority students on campus. A sub-group …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times

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… University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University. As with all Military Times rankings, Best Colleges 2018 is an … this week and online at militarytimes.com . The rankings can also be found on each magazine's website. For the full … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012