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Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies

Haworth College of Business

… to buy larger-ticket items this year. However, as a group, Gen Z still plans to spend more on gifts this year in … has contributed to increased commodity prices and will keep up inflationary pressure until the war is over.” Ross notes … overall available capacity in the industry, which led to upward pressure on the prices trucking companies charge to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415

Podcast demystifies behavior change strategies to promote public health

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… domestic violence; and the power of the food industry. Next up is a sort of behavior change program boot camp: A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64067

Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle

W Magazine

… at Hackett Catholic Prep High School and garnered several significant educational awards of her own. The Rozelles will … my own undergraduate experience possible.” Recently, the couple decided to make an even bigger impact by donating real estate to fund both …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim Submitted by Erin … professors at WMU always enforced that students should come up with a creative idea first and be able to justify its … with everyone around you. Theatre is very much a freelance industry, and it is a personal choice whether the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

Learning to lead from inside

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… and practitioner. I sincerely feel like I have a leg up on others in my field who don't have the same educational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

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… for New Student Orientation . These sessions are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of … . While on campus, students will be divided into small groups and learn about college life and the people, educational … Transfer students The Transfer Transition Program is designed specifically for admitted transfer students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

Healthy Minds Survey final step in Western’s JED Campus partnership

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… inception at Western, the 19-member JED Campus team, made up of representatives from across campus, has worked to create a more supportive climate surrounding mental health and expand … well-being of young people of color, Western is making significant progress for minority students on campus. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63480

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… and click on the triangle icon at the top of the page. Update your phone number, if necessary, and choose whether … WMU Alerts, advisory notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general posts about the … are located throughout campus and are clearly marked with signage and blue lights. Pushing the button on a call box …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world

W Magazine

… “We’ve seen 3D maps in the past that were beautifully designed, but that were missing the function for people who … the Office of Information Technology. “This project ended up being a great fit, so we took it on.” Sales student Leah … The successful development of these maps could lead to bigger things at WMU. “We’re looking at possibly doing a model …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… size and the Bronco fever.”  Born in Syria, Lulu grew up the youngest of four in a single-mother household on the … exciting and natural fit for me,” he says.  Like Lulu, he juggled the responsibilities of a job along with his studies. … laying the educational foundation for their careers, the couple credits WMU for providing valuable life lessons. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870