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Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will vie for candidates to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as … Jan. 28 , and practice interviewing on  Friday, Jan. 29 . Candidates can  sign up for sessions  online . The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Day, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

Honors college home earns LEED silver certification as 'green' building

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… of LEED-certified structures on the WMU campus to 10, with 10 more going through the certification process. "The … WMU associate vice president for facilities management. "With 20 buildings either completed or going through the … being worked out to begin a graduate class next year that can give students the opportunity to earn LEED …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18608

WMU campus cafés open reduced hours this summer

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… the summer sessions. Summer hours vary for each café and can be found on the Dining Services website . Café offerings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16235

Pipeline program expanded to increase health care workforce diversity

College of Health and Human Services

… West Michigan high schools will meet weekly (and virtually) with undergraduate mentor students from health-related … want to show them that there are programs in college that can lead to great careers in health-related fields. We want … of Human Medicine and section chief of adolescent and young adult medicine at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66994

Award-winning group to map Mexico through live music

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Take a guided tour through Mexico with the Sones de México Ensemble during Western Michigan … Monday, Sept. 16 , to promote a greater appreciation of Mexican folk music, traditional music and culture. Its … released six albums. "Esta Tierra Es Tuya" ("This Land is Your Land") came out in 2007. It served as an immigrant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54873

Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events

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… Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus … at Western Michigan University throughout  Native American Heritage Month . Observed nationally in November, Native … emerging research that pairs tree-ring-based fire history with Indigenous knowledge related to the evolution of Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned

Researcher earning impressive national accolades

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… accolades Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Poling with an APOPO HeroRAT KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A longtime Western … this year's International Humanitarian Award from the American Psychological Association when it holds its annual … he notes that the rodents are so light they hardly ever trigger a mine, and they have highly sensitive noses as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/33813

'Chicago' at Miller Auditorium for a single performance

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… Feb 28 . Purchase tickets online: millerauditorium.com With a legendary book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by … lyrics by Fred Ebb, "Chicago" is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Produced by Barry and Fran … Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 to $77. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45424

Climate crisis causes crescendo of catastrophe

W Magazine

… in some areas of the globe, while others are plagued with extreme drought. An ancient river dries up, unearthing … several areas across the United States. In September, Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Florida as one of the most … weather events come at an increasing cost. Cargo ships can't navigate rivers that have dried up, sending supply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69852

WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award

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… of Writers and Writing Programs and named after American poet, writer, editor and critic Donald Hall, came as a … Center on campus and I get a call from AWP and they said, 'You won!' I didn't have a clue, because I didn't know I was … about the self, family and place." Winning the award comes with a $5,500 prize in addition to publication. It was a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664