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Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members
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… signed off on personnel changes at their April 9 meeting. KALAMAZOO—The retirements of six faculty members and 15 … Cardoza , medical office assistant in the Sindecuse Health Center, 15 years, effective April 30, 2014 Sandra Custer , systems specialist in the Sindecuse Health Center, 26 years, effective Dec. 31, 2013 Cynthia R. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541
Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life
W Magazine
… OT was still in its infancy as a profession. Located at the Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital in those early days, … Therapy Association, is also the donor who made The Sammons Center for Innovation and Research in Occupation-based Technology on Western’s campus possible—a center that fosters innovation in the profession. "The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000
Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor
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… Lowis on Chris Johnson (Photo credit: Cooley Law School) KALAMAZOO—Efforts in Michigan and by the national legal … Complimentary parking is available in the nearby Fetzer Center parking lot. The policies Johnson helped draft and … organization that helps people use their talents to prevent and end modern slavery in Michigan and beyond. "This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702
WMU sales students claim first place in the Desert Cup
Haworth College of Business
… Kaitlyn Lay, Madeline Kastel and Hannah Kovachevich. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of four students from Western … it to the finals. WMU took the overall team award for the event, outperforming 12 universities, including Arizona … a No. 1 ranking from Study.com. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67738
Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
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… community in new leadership role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan … on campus, serving on steering committees for Western's Center for Inclusion and the University's Strategic Plan, as … Study of Community Colleges. For more WMU News, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Erin Flynn May 31, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168
Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity
Haworth College of Business
… and leaning into authenticity Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Trial and error—It is one of the best … a full course load. Working for Rootead Enrichment Center, an organization in Kalamazoo that centers the lived … with authenticity,” she says. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75085
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… for a company that makes shirts from discarded textiles. KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A clothing company focused on sustainable … fashion won first place at Western Michigan University’s seventh annual K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business Pitch Competition … original business ideas to potential investors. During the event, participants compete for cash prizes while obtaining …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
Duke scholar to address violence, mental illness and the law
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… the law Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Swanson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The intersection of gun violence, mental … scholar speaks as part of the Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's Fall 2016 … He also will discuss legal approaches to gun violence prevention in the United States. Jeffrey Swanson Swanson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35694
Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… receive $15,000 scholarship Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three students from Western Michigan … for the 2024-25 academic year. Marcos Chavez-Cortez from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Ebony Faye Simpson from Allegan, … visit WMU Accountancy online. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship
New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future
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… by Erin Flynn on The new, $20 million Aviation Education Center expands educational opportunities and doubles the … advanced flight simulators, larger gathering areas for such events as career fairs and networking opportunities … level,” adds Dellinger. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Western's new Aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760