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Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… in psychology, is applying to doctoral programs with a goal of becoming a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila … various opportunities available within the Department of Psychology and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which … on behavioral neuroscience. "It changed the trajectory of everything. I realized this is what I want to do; this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… Erin Flynn on Kayde Moore, B.A.'24, landed a job with Face Off Theatre Company after a successful internship. … department, but then I realized I didn't want to act professionally," says Moore, who graduated from Western in … administrator and audience development associate at Face Off Theatre Company in Kalamazoo. Moore, center, stands with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for … 29. Faculty chosen for the award are honored on the basis of outstanding artistic, literary, philosophical, … exceptional contributions he’s poured into the field of physics over the years and highlights his dedication to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… product or service. Top finishers for 2018 Multiple panels of judges evaluated the competitors. Four companies won … South Lyon and freshman Charles Motley from Canton, both of whom are industrial and entrepreneurial engineering … majors. Their product is a cylindrical container capable of grinding crystals, seeds or whole peppercorns that takes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

WMU student places first at national sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… Sales Competition, where Cameron Musser placed first in one of the sales role-plays and earned $3,000 in prize money. Musser of Macomb and TJ Devries of Tinley Park, Illinois, competed against teams from eight …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378

Broncos draw North Dakota in NCAA tourney

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… as it heads to St. Paul, Minn., to battle the University of North Dakota Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The … Championship with a 3-2 victory over the University of Michigan Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. In … NCAA Tournament, including two losses to Harvard in a best-of-three series in 1986. The Broncos fell to Denver, 3-2, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/256

Fiesta, film screening, dancing and more celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 at Western

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… was held on campus in 2021. This year it will cap off Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, Oct. 13. KALAMAZOO, … richness it brings to the campus community with a variety of events during Hispanic Heritage Month , which runs from Friday, Sept. 15 , to Sunday, Oct. 15 .  "It's a month of celebration," says Noemi Mendez , president of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72724

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… Szabla KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The biggest benefit I get out of presenting at a conference is learning what other … organizational change leadership program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology. … "Completing the program with a high-quality portfolio of materials demonstrating a comprehensive suite of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… companies.     Samantha Parent “I chose my major because of my deep love for people,” says Parent of Wixom, Michigan . “What appeals to me the most about … d in their position s .”   Parent has always had a crew of Western faculty mentors to guide her.     “The change …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

Campus Classic 5K has new course and start times

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… starts at 8:45 a.m. with the 1K Fun Run in Lot 13 in front of the Student Recreation Center on Western Avenue. The 5K … and walk will start at 9:15 a.m. on Western Avenue in front of the Student Recreation Center. Participants will be timed … last year's race, we went to work changing the location of the start and finish line, registration, brunch and, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1825