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HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… lives. As a human resource management student, Loikits is excited to play a role in helping companies realize that … in spring 2024, Loikits of South Haven, Michigan, says she is grateful for the self-discovery opportunities she … global guidelines in five regions surrounding broad-based cash retention. She implemented a project that focused on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

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… KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National … WMU creative writing poetry program, was awarded a $25,000 cash prize. She hopes to graduate in spring 2014. After … with the time and freedom to pursue their craft. More than 1,100 people applied for the fellowship. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

Holiday poinsettia sales support PSSO

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The deadline to order is 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. KALAMAZOO—The Professional … Support Staff Organization at Western Michigan University is sponsoring its annual poinsettia sale and accepting … The cost is $6 for a small plant and $10 for a large plant. Cash or check payment must accompany all orders. Checks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11354

Assessment awards deadline approaching

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… Mich.—The University Assessment Steering Committee is accepting materials for its annual awards that recognize … efforts in the area of assessment. Friday, Feb. 13, is the deadline to apply for the committee's Individual … assessment activities. Winners of the award will receive a cash prize as well as campuswide recognition. The unit award …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21458

Procedures reviewed for clearing snow and ice on campus

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… crews. The crews must plow, shovel, scrape and de-ice more than 26.5 miles of roads, more than 120 acres of parking, 39 … 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Providing there is not a major storm, most areas on the main campus will be … the crews to concentrate on major access areas and provide better service for ice and snow removal. Students as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3313

WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures

College of Arts and Sciences

… early '80s to counter assumptions of a theological emphasis. Nevertheless, the new name brought its own set of … different perspectives,” says Covell. “That’s a key reason why we are able to offer such a variety of thematic … more about how people construct their worldviews helps you better understand where they are coming from and it will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, stress and anxiety over health threats and … health therapists for their adolescent children were more than 70% less likely to get a call back from a provider than … or the characteristics of the people as the reason why they're experiencing (disparities in mental health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… may be renewable for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers … centers at colleges across the country. The grant, which is through the transportation department's Research and … systems and alternative transportation modes, providing better and safer pedestrian and bicycle networks and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Deadline approaching for two assessment awards

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… awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Deadline is Friday, Feb. 15 KALAMAZOO—The deadline for submitting … and University Individual Assessment Excellence Award, is Friday, Feb. 15 . Awards will be presented at the … venue. Winners of the individual award will receive a cash prize as well as campus-wide recognition. Details on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4792

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original … (CEHD) is proud to be the host institution for more than 25 school districts, regional service agencies and … agencies, higher education and K-12, work together for a better future, students, families and communities win.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182