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Trustee, alumna was champion of WMU, Southeast Michigan

W Magazine

… Trustee, alumna was champion of WMU, Southeast Michigan Submitted by Deanne Puca on Shani J. Penn Former Board of … across campus and greet others by name. As a 2000 alumna with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, she was a formidable … and generously shared connectivity to her network with those who aspired to be in leadership roles. The ask in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73606

Two WMU students awarded National Grocers Association Foundation scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Grocers Association Foundation scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The National … in the food marketing industry. This year is no exception, with the NGA Foundation granting scholarships to two … industry experience through a deli and bakery internship with SpartanNash. He is thankful for his professors, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65666

WMU's global engagement growth reflects national trends

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… engagement growth reflects national trends Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on More international students … this fall and has expanded its global engagement efforts with new partnerships in Iraq, Turkey and Brazil. Compared … Nov. 12 by the Institute of International Education with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3017

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A partnership between Western Michigan University and Gun Lake Tribe is breaking down stigmas … in our communities." One factor Sherwood talks about with people in Native American communities is … It manifests across families and generations, but also within one lifetime," she says. "It can affect your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452

WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal governance as it hosts Native American U.S. assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at talk

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… WMU to announce region’s only graduate certificate in tribal … The WMU Native American Affairs Council is coordinating with representatives from the three tribal nations in the … national speakers and a “Civility Tour” panel discussion, monthly free speech cafés featuring campus and community …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71354

WMU students place first at sales competition

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… place first at sales competition Submitted by Stacey Anderson on Left to right, students Matt Fabish, Ryan Demas, … and 2018. This year's competition was completely virtual, with 36 schools competing via Zoom. The task was to sell 3M™ … competing in a sales competition. Over the course of three months, we watched both competitors show up hungry to learn. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547

Wind turbine installation elevates sustainable energy opportunities at Western

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… turbine be installed outside the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. KALAMAZOO, … for engineering students at Western Michigan University with the re-installation of a wind turbine near the College … by a grant from REpowering Schools , Western collaborated with Kalamazoo Valley Community College to rehabilitate the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73494

Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

College of Arts and Sciences

… Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With more than 10 years experience living, conducting … than students. "I’ve always found the study abroad trips with students to be life-changing experiences for them, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129

Norman Greenberg obituary

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… Norman Greenberg obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … helped boost the number of academic program offerings with an international focus as well as promoted efforts to … life, leading the WMU Brass Quintet at WMU and performing with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra when he was working at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48292

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … and inclusion have to be the work of those directly charged with the work. But, as these awards demonstrate, diversity … a learning environment that is truly inclusive for students with disabilities. She continuously revises her curriculum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530