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WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business
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… statements, rate installers and more. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? Being a former athlete, I … practice a day, going to class and then trying to get homework done. I really had to learn time management. I learned … success when the company has really put in 10 years of hard work. There is no easy path for entrepreneurship; it truly …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159
Western Michigan University to fund 1,350 student scholarships with historic donation
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… barriers or even blocked. Western Michigan University is working to break down systemic barriers to success with … or who may wish to build community around a cause, such as social justice, or a competency, like leadership. The new …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66513
Richmond Center for Visual Arts hosts exhibition highlighting contemporary prints from WMU Art Collection
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… its right the print “Historical Culture” by Jan Voss. The works are part of a specialized subcollection that includes … professor emeritus of art, and today includes more than 800 works on paper. Originally housed in the Frostic School of … oversight of the print collection in the early 2000s and worked with graduate student Patrick Trimbath to rehouse and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70291
Annual festival brings 900 high school singers to campus
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… Gold Company. The large Festival Chorus will perform four works including an arrangement of "This Little Light of … conductor. Each year a noted guest conductor is invited to work with select students in a fall workshop and conduct the day-long festival in March. This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45345
20 incoming students win $60,000 Medallion Scholarships
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… skills by exploring real-world challenges. A hard worker, Backe gets up at 4 a.m. to work out and has been … Honor Society, helping with senior bingo, ice cream socials and trunk or treats. She was involved with the … Reid was diagnosed with autism at age 3, which hindered his social ability in early childhood. But high school has given …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41400
Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards
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… its highest award recognizing faculty members for their work with students. The late Michael Braun , Dr. Scott Cowan … the high school for 12 years. Braun presented award-winning workshops and conference sessions for local school districts … the student has grasped and digested the material that he's working on with them. He's brilliant in rehearsals and has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48800
Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
College of Education and Human Development
… experience, especially for college graduates entering the workforce. To calm those nerves, Julie Raedy , Western … exercise science is a part of their jobs. "They had good work experience and they knew their drive and their passion … to the class about their career pathway and the benefits of working at a non-profit organization, like the YMCA. "I …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586
Integrated supply management student receives prestigious scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… Force and internships, Mulford has had the opportunity to work with Eaton Corp., ETNA Supply and Meijer. He is also a … , professor of supply chain management. "Eddie is arguably the most engaged student I have ever seen," Curkovic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41856
Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management
Haworth College of Business
… Sing of Berrien Center, Michigan, knows how to effectively work with a team. From the classroom and his internships, to … soccer team, collaboration is key. Building a close network of friends, colleagues and industry contacts will allow … of individuals. “There are many ways to complete one task. Working as a team, students can combine their strengths and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000
Some campus offices on reduced hours for winter recess
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… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days Dec. 24 to Jan. 3 since the University continues …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66544