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Occupational therapy program celebrates 100 years of improving quality of life
W Magazine
… When a health condition causes serious injury or impairment and suddenly everyday living seems almost impossible to … in 1922, the year Marion R. Spear established what is today Western’s program, OT was still in its infancy as a … nationally by U.S. News & World Report. And just this past spring, the department welcomed its first cohort of students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69000
Business dean candidates set for campus presentations this month
News
… Business dean candidates set for campus presentations this month Submitted … of dean of the Haworth College of Business will be on the Western Michigan University main campus during the weeks of … Lecture Hall. Dr. Satish Deshpande , interim dean; of Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43604
Plan to participate in Student Employee Appreciation Week
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… Week Submitted by Ewa Urban on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is accepting nominations through Thursday, Feb. 20 , for its Supervisor of the Year and Belleville Student Employee of the Year awards. The winners will be announced and all nominees honored during a reception for nominees and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57712
International students at WMU to share their cultures
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will highlight various countries and cultures during its observance of International … Monday, Nov. 12-20 . The 2017 observance kicks off with the Western World Cup soccer tournament and ends with Malaysian …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671
Fall 2014 Make a Difference award recipients to be honored
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… recipients will be honored Dec. 1 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fourteen Western Michigan University staff members will be honored as outstanding employees during a reception at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 … award periods every academic year. These fall and spring semiannual award winners constitute the pool from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20335
Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hounakey WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of … Hounakey, a Seita Scholar who earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU. An advocate for refugee and … Hounakey says. "I needed continued support … with Western, there was a whole community." Seita Scholars …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872
Duo earns top honors for retention program
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two staff members from Western Michigan University have been awarded first place in … director of the Haworth College of Business career center, and Chris Robinson , assistant director of academic advising … additional offerings of college success courses in the spring semester, and the implementation of support …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18324
Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum
College of Aviation
… degree in Aviation Administration (now Aviation Management and Operations) and is now a Faculty Specialist at the College of Aviation. … Contract. From DTW to DEN, Birnbaum ended up back at her Western Michigan University home. Her spirit for this …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum
WMU named among U.S. News' 'best national universities' for 25th year
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… for 25th year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University's West Campus KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the 25th consecutive year, Western Michigan University appears on U.S. News & World … among schools the magazine calls the top tier of colleges and universities in the United States. The 2016 ranking of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26676
Super Bowl advertising: WMU expert shares what to look for during the Big Game
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… Mich.—In between the elaborate appetizers, the raffles and, yes, the football, the most anticipated moments of … commercials are often the focal point of the big event. And costing upwards of $7 million for just 30 seconds, … in advertising and promotion and instructor of marketing at Western Michigan University. Gerfen has been in the game for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70643