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Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation
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… Two types of orientation programs are offered. The biggest one, New Student Orientation, is for incoming … mixer. While on campus, students are divided into small groups and learn about college life and the people, educational … options, services and resources at WMU. Most of their time is spent touring campus, taking placement tests, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757
Sustainability executive to present business college talk
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… director of sustainability for Rackspace, will present "What We All Want From Work" at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March … as the executive sponsor for the company's resource group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer … in roles that included the development of operational support systems. In addition, she has served as the chief of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13596
Trailblazing Western alumna Dr. Merze Tate honored with celebration, statewide tributes
Merze Tate College
… statewide tributes Submitted by Erin Flynn on Both Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan legislature signed … keynote address, entitled "Merze Tate's Michigan," sharing what she's learned while conducting research for an … highest academic record in the institution’s history at the time and was the first African American woman to receive a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70638
New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant
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… is experiencing a flight crew staffing shortage at a time when demand for air travel is at a historic high. By … We look forward to welcoming our future first officers and supporting them through their training and career with … opportunities that will ultimately prepare me ahead of time for the next chapter in my aviation career: flying for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263
Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers
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… of people shaking hands and exchanging materials. Support for both text and video chat functions, which allows … register on Handshake . To receive information ahead of time about how to use the virtual platform, visit the Career … and Student Service resource guide . Scheduled fairs Part-Time Job Fair Virtual Event — Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 3 to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794
Registration underway for free Chinese culture workshops
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… and raised in Beijing, the capital city of China. Growing up in a traditional Chinese family, she learned to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19723
COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic
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… to help tackle COVID-19-related issues," says Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy , vice president for research and innovation. "We … leveraged a unique expertise of WMU and were different than what many other universities are doing in this crisis," Goss … in the initial pandemic response, and may provide timely information in the event of significant second or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59443
Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education
Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police
… members some closure. In September 2023, MSP committed to ongoing financial support to students who have been accepted into WMU's Cold … collaboration with detectives, creating maps and timelines, formulating interview questions, conducting media …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963
First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges
W Magazine
… graduate offers companies a coveted blend of skills. That’s what industries are seeking and what gave birth to the program four years ago. Corporate partners ask for homegrown talent Development … implementation. “Our design institute and the faculty are super amazing,” says Nick Koch, a senior from Chelsea, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900
Ruth E. (Kiel) Sparks obituary
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… in 2003 after 22 years of service to the University. At the time of her retirement, she worked in the University's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48022