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Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… in race relations, criminology, juvenile delinquency and social psychology, he served as the Walker Institute's … and civil rights. Among the chief beneficiaries of his work are the 20,000 WMU students he has taught and the … to a wide variety of boards. His knowledge in the area of social justice led city officials to utilize his extensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path

College of Aviation

… test.  You list your qualities as a person -- likes to work outside, to work with people, likes hands-on work -- and you list what you are looking for in a job, such …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/trygstad

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… contribution to scientific progress and the ethical and social implications of her story. Dr. Jil Larson , WMU … panel are Dr. Linwood Cousins , director of the School of Social Work, who will talk about the anthropological and social

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free. Ethics Center: "Philosophy of the … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free. Stages to the Path of Enlightenment —7 … p.m. at 3508 Knauss Hall, hosted by the WMU Climate Change Working Group. Learn about the policy implications of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51232

Western Michigan University partners with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to expand opportunities for Nursing Students

College of Health and Human Services

… allows students to focus on their studies while gaining valuable real-world experience that prepares them for success after graduation.” In return, participants agree to work at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services during … as they begin their careers,” said Amy Pierce-Danders, workforce development manager at Pine Rest. “Through this …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/pinerest0426

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… in a retail setting as a teenager. She began cashiering and worked her way up into store management during her … Atkin’s teaching excellence. Consecutive “Most Valuable Professor” awards issued between 2017-2020 by the WMU … Association. “The relationships formed through my service work with student organizations stand out as a highlight of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

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… have greatly benefited from your presence and your invaluable contributions. Your commitment to excellence and your … Health Programs Melinda McCormick , School of Social Work Ting-Yu (Kevin) Mu , Department of Business Information …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… on Natalie Smeltzer (third from left) with her fellow coworkers with WMU Housing. Natalie Smeltzer can give chapter-and-verse to the value of networking and taking advantage of opportunities during one's … learned so much about the many different companies and the work they do," she says.  "I made lots of connections at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… , a digital marketing major, was nominated for his work as a Bronco Food Pantry assistant with Montgomery … says the knowledge Valenzuela has gained in his coursework has been instrumental in improving the pantry’s … applied economics master’s student, was nominated for his work as a graduate assistant in the Office of Research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Plan to participate in Student Employment Appreciation Week

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… all student employees and is a time to recognize their hard work and countless contributions to WMU. Make a nomination … with a brief statement about their contributions, to wmu-social@wmich.edu. The University will feature as many of these students as possible on social media throughout Student Employee Appreciation Week. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45012