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Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… teamwork, leadership and communication skills. Student supervisors are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Ewa Urban , … who might not be otherwise involved on campus, and it significantly contributes to the development of students' career readiness competencies." Student supervisors echoed the impacts during a focus group last …

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

Event set to help students, employees learn about rec center

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… to 10:30 p.m. Students and employees can—at no cost—show up with their Bronco Card and workout clothes and check out … SRC memberships, fitness programs and intramural sports. Sign up for drawings. Fitness classes Some classes are repeated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44327

County event to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity

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… open to the public and will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator . Program for 2018 Bordas The 2018 … to grow their leadership skills. The presentation will draw upon ideas in Bordas' 2007 book titled "Salsa, Soul and … Hispanic Journal on Public Policy as well as the Kellogg National Fellows Program. Respecting Differences The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45934

What you need to know about University Libraries: Top FAQs

University Libraries

… printing stations and 100+ computers . Students can print up to 500 black and white pages per semester. Color printing … question is too big or small. Where can I find space for group meetings? Reserve a group study room in Waldo Library up … Where can I find a quiet study spot? Waldo Library has designated quiet study areas. Find a spot on the second and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/08/library-faqs

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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… Youker, pictured third from right, is Student Employee Supervisor of the Year. Katelyn Frankel, pictured holding … at Gilmore Theatre Complex, you are immersed in a reality designed and supported by student employees," Jeppesen says. … also helped enhance the department's operations by suggesting a new method of organizing homework and test …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… and where to vote, and even what choices you have in the upcoming midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8 , through … community can find answers to their voting questions, sign up for election reminders, get help with voter registration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

Western Michigan University takes esports initiative to next level with new competitive teams

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… It's a billion-dollar industry hosting tournaments with bigger audiences than the World Series. And Western Michigan University is ramping up its esports presence, adding a trio of competitive teams … "Any progress forward from the University is a good sign, and I'm very excited to see what Western has to offer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66222

From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… professors, tutors and mentorship opportunities that support students' academic goals,” says Western Michigan … the opportunity to travel to San Francisco.” LaForce built up his experience for this success through his internship … plan so we could track and audit our content effectively, updated landing pages, and worked alongside the team on …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the movies, he thinks about all the hard work, love and support behind the scenes that make the picture so … with the support of Western scholarships.    He immediately signed up to take French classes and began immersing himself … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

Rising stars in WMU sales and marketing program place at competition

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… to buyers, role-playing for 15 minutes per round with groups representing different stakeholders at a Display Sign Manufacturing Company. Nowakowski made it to the … and Phillips went on to the finals to finish as the runner up. Students were coached by a student coach, senior Jeremy …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38878