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From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion
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… From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adam Austin wades through a wetland while conducting field research. … her wetland research. With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his English degree and earning a second …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045
A winning combination: Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf
Haworth College of Business
… Natalie Samdal masters finance and golf Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Natalie Samdal is a graduate student in the … to pursue both goals. “As a student-athlete, I’m not always able to control when I will be out of class,” says … role as a finance intern. Using her golf connections after moving to Kalamazoo from Grand Rapids to find …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70503
Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history
W Magazine
… on Bronco Marching Band members charge onto the field at Waldo Stadium. As her parents revealed long ago, Bronco … members in the 1980s. “That's the big joke … because dad was in finance and my mom was a communications major. So, … as drum major. James and Carrie Hill met on the band’s bus after performing at an away game. "The rest, as they say, is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68141
Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities
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… activities Submitted by Deanne Puca on Students gather at Waldo Stadium to meet other students and participate in fun … trip to downtown Kalamazoo Large group icebreaker games at Waldo Stadium Comedy show Plant potting party near Fountain … Aug. 29 . Hundreds of booths will shared information market services and sign-up volunteers. Learn more about Fall …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
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… multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working … during their first four years of college and apply them toward a WMU master’s degree. Of the 12 credits, up to six … community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and lifelong learning. Learn more by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
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… commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in 2012, and the time is right for us to conduct another … Your voice matters. Join me in taking the survey—we look forward to your feedback." Confidential and anonymous To ensure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385
Sales students take second place at national competition
Haworth College of Business
… nation competed at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Rogers and Sands are both sales and business … they were prepared for any prompts that would come their way. Rogers breaks down the competition, saying, “There were … Rogers will join Stryker as a full-time marketing associate after graduation in December, and Sands has a few prospects …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903
Why I give: David Lyth
W Magazine
… he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students. “I was … walked up and inserted myself into their conversation.” After graduating, David married Joyce in 1973. He earned his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… in fashion design and development, claimed the top spot after making a pitch for her company Rose Soma: Up-Cycled … the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste generated annually. The company's shirts are created … making each piece unique. "Winning the pitch competition was unexpected," say Soma. "It's easy to have doubts as an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more
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… Ron A. Cisler , dean of the WMU College of Health and Human Services. Cisler will talk about the development of a … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013