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Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

News

… represented employees have contractually scheduled regular work days Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, since the University continues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56527

Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink

W Magazine

… Other accolades have included an award for her volunteer work with Family and Children’s Services and in 2017 earning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480

Michigan has minerals America needs

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… Geological Survey to investigate. The Critical list Invaluable data is hidden in the hundreds of thousands of rock … arts and events , visit WMU News online. Related stories Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54012

Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney

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… of external engagement at Michigan College Access Network in Lansing. Students individually serve as guides for … of the cities we visited, so there's an opportunity for networking with Broncos in the community." A two-time WMU … O-Zell Factory, a jelly and juice company where Walt Disney worked and where Walt's father, Elias, invested a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… and discuss their own experiences and help students work towards those careers. "We are introducing the students … educating the community as they would upon entering the workforce as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). "Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… exemplifying outstanding efforts in diversity and inclusion work. This year's recipients are the College of Aviation and … courses. In addition, the group presented an interactive workshop for the FYE instructors based on Johnson's text.  … of the Africana Studies program at WMU. She is also working with the Lee Honors College to help improve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees

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… agreement Feb. 20 in Grand Rapids establishing a framework for 4+1 degree programs—accelerated bachelor’s to … have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working on a graduate degree. Signing ceremony participants … earning two degrees, get into the workplace faster with valuable skills and position themselves to earn higher starting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… including Haworth and Eaton Corporation, where his father worked as an engineer. “I walked through some places and … beyond his comfort zone   After graduating, Singh went to work at Ford Motor Company but quickly learned the job … cost of living, they relocated their fledgling startup and worked out of an apartment. In just seven months, Singh had …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

A WMU researcher and pond dwellers illuminate the nervous system

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… is: The Leech Guy. He's well earned this moniker after working with leeches for more than 30 years. His lab is full … adding: "First, happiness is an understanding of how things work. And second, if you want to know how something works, do the experiment." Jellies grins and says, "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20011

WMU's Seita foster youth effort garners national acclaim

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… states. The center is also the home base for a statewide network—Fostering Success Michigan—that focuses on … the nation. We are indebted to our staff and faculty who work alongside these students to make a real difference." … former foster-care youth are at home on the WMU campus and working toward their degrees. By the time the program hits …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47092