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'Night of the Research Paper' returns

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… project. "Don't be a research zombie, getting started early can help quell the fears," event organizers caution. "We … help our students do their best work and learn about the great materials available through the library." Help will be … welcome, but prior notice is requested so accommodations can be made. Organizers also note that research assistance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20057

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… studies as a business law major. Combining her interests in athletics with discourse and business, she’s going to … she says Preparing for law school is no easy task. Hours of studying, getting ahead and gaining experience are … says. With these accomplishments under her belt, Bainbridge can dedicate her capabilities and interests to her future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

June deadline set for alums, community members to 'make their mark'

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… of Western Michigan University's new Alumni Center atop Prospect Hill, members of the WMU and Kalamazoo communities can make their own mark on the facility by meeting a June 1 … on the portico patio overlooking downtown Kalamazoo and can accommodate three lines of text with a maximum of 14 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23566

Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home

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… Decline in pollinators prompts WMU staffers to build them a home Submitted by … populations strong and healthy." Although bee houses can be placed just about anywhere, it's necessary to have … bees that are super tiny, like ant size almost. And they can only fly a few hundred feet." The unique resources and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54576

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Laurel Ofstein, associate professor of management in the WMU Haworth College of … Babson College that identifies strategies all entrepreneurs can learn from an exclusive group of industry-leading women … in people and the company’s culture. While it may create a strain on profitability in the short-term, building a strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

IT Forum to explore communication in business

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… IT Forum to explore communication in business Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … technology has impacted communication and how communication can enhance business and academic environments," Razi says. … emerging Internet technologies at IBM. Those attending also can take part in the Employer Turbo Presentation, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2455

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

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… violence Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tabitha Mpamira created the EDJA Foundation—now known as the Mutera Healing … is a 9-year-old girl who was raped yesterday; maybe you can start there. She's in class.' She said it like it was no … it started growing like that. And in a short time, with training and educating the community, the number of people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… are many parts of Holly Jemkort ’s college experience that she has found pride in. However, being able to say she is … is asking questions about the future of her field so she can get ahead of her future competitors. “How can I as an emerging leader in this field create new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

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… WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in … wants to know more about evaluation—why it matters, how it can help them and how to do it well,” says Lyssa Wilson … fall into that role accidentally and without formal training. We’re aiming to help that group: People who aren’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

Student group focuses on breaking the stigma surrounding mental health

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… Erin Flynn on X-Hale worked with the Western Student Association to help coordinate a chalk-writing event during Mental … physical connections. Not surprisingly, it's taken a significant toll on mental health—particularly among young people. … Onyegbule , a senior at Western Michigan University. "You can't see your friends. You can text your friends, Facetime …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61714