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Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community Submitted by Stacey Anderson … had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister who had been at Western as a food marketing major. … He has participated in many experiences that have built his capacity as a food marketing professional. In the summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business

Haworth College of Business

… 'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business Submitted … businesses in many ways,” says Lozano. “Whether that is through supplying the company with quality talent, training managers to be better leaders, or managing benefits that are vital to an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

News

… WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, … Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is putting students in control of their lives and future. A … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Campuswide emergency notification broadcast system to be tested March 31

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… system to be tested March 31 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Facilities Management will be testing the campuswide emergency notification broadcast system … campus buildings. The message, "Attention! Attention! This is a test of the emergency system," will be played 10 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63781

Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels

W Magazine

… Empowering Futures takes student support to new levels Submitted by … countries cultivate crops more efficiently during his internship at Tillers International. Tyren Mason and … for the Black Arts Festival. Lukas Tappen taps into his chemical engineering studies in his internship at Tillers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71795

WMU board approves new three-year contract with part-time faculty

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Voting during a special conference-call meeting March 20 , … by a vote of PIO members Feb. 26. PIO and campus administrators began negotiating the new contract in November … some of the members, if their minimum per-credit-hour rate is below $825. Consistent with past practice, academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5944

Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84

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… Longtime WMU board secretary Betty Kocher dies at 84 Submitted by Anonymous (not … University Board of Trustees for 35 years, died Nov. 2 in Kalamazoo at age 84. Betty A. Kocher Betty A. Kocher … in 1957 when her husband, Bruce, came to WMU to earn his undergraduate degree. Bruce Kocher went on to work for 40 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43661

Longtime advocate, former trustee to receive Western honorary degree

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… entrepreneur and former trustee Kenneth V. Miller during Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 18 . … made the recommendation to the board, noting Miller is a "notable champion of Western Michigan University" and his story, "based on a philosophy that persistence, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66599

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As newsrooms across the country struggle with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, … named, the collaborative formed after a chance meeting between two people— Sarah Lee , director of marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

APA, PSSO set events to honor annual award winners

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… APA, PSSO set events to honor annual award winners Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—In lieu of staging a joint spring luncheon this year, Western Michigan University's two non-bargaining … the 2013 recipients of their annual awards. The Administrative Professional Association gathering is set for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6146