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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
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
From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025
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… event is free for students to attend. The energy builds up to the highly anticipated game against Ball State … continued professional growth. These individuals have made significant contributions in their fields, exemplifying the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff
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
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
A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots
College of Aviation
… A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as … they both worked as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive … at Western. Aviation had also intrigued Whitcomb growing up. "I was amazed at both military aircraft from World War …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch
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