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Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce
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… Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce … facilities, which also increased strain on parents working from home while also supervising online learning. While … on the workforce. "Child care is the foundation of our economy, enabling more than 14 million parents with young …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542
WMU launches student business accelerator
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… them grow their innovative business ideas. Starting Gate is a new student business accelerator that will test … students' business ideas and models, provide mentorship from faculty and members of the business community and help … burgeoning businesses. The student business accelerator is located in WMU's Business Technology and Research Park …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/9000
Business fraternity receives multiple recognition awards for excellence
Haworth College of Business
… multiple recognition awards for excellence Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … the October 2021 Virtual LEAD School. The chapter’s accomplishment of receiving not one but three awards speaks to its … in business. The WMU chapter is made up of 94 students from the Haworth College of Business with majors ranging …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66169
Game room opening in the new Student Center and Dining Facility
WMU Student Center
… Facility on Monday, Aug. 21 . Conveniently located across from Starbucks and the retail dining establishments, Game On is a unique space that blends the classic arcade-style game …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72084
Popular local band to perform on campus
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… Recital Hall. The performance will be preceded by a 7 p.m. discussion hosted by Dr. Dan Jacobson, WMU professor of music. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium at millerauditorium.com/som or by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4871
Performance to celebrate the 'musical geography of Mexico'
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… will be heard in the concert. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $5 for students, and are available from Miller Auditorium by calling (269) 387-2300 or … (This Land Is Your Land), released in 2007, received a Grammy nomination for Best Mexican-American Album and a Latin …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1732
Sociologist recognized for outstanding teaching
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… Sociologist recognized for outstanding teaching Submitted by … both undergraduate and graduate students at WMU. As a surprise, the award was presented to him by one of his former … television programs, including "WMU Forum," which ran from 1987 to 1995, and the award-winning "Critical Issues, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2895
WMU honors veterans with November events
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… Veterans 5K race. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University is recognizing the contributions of area veterans with a … of events ahead of Veterans Day. Events The WMU ROTC Army cookout Thursday, Nov. 7 , features free food and drinks for veterans and their families. The event from 2 to 4 p.m. will be at the ROTC Battalion on East …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10964
Stephen G. Jones obituary
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… Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years before his retirement in 2014. His tenure at the University included many performances as a … and music arranger. Jones earned his bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, a master's degree from Wichita …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680
Medieval art scholar wins WMU’s 2023 Gründler Book Prize
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… of Daniel Wolf Carroll) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A medieval art historian has won Western Michigan University's Otto Gründler … on the study of absences, “lacunae” and gaps in manuscripts from the Middle Ages and their potential deep meaning. Dr. Elina Gertsman , professor of medieval art and Archbishop Paul J. Hallinan Professor in Catholic Studies II at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71571