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WMed to offer new elective that includes Michigan AHEC Scholars program curriculum
College of Health and Human Services
… AHEC Scholars program curriculum into a new elective course for third- and fourth-year medical students. The program is … program , part of a national program that prepares students for health professions by teaching important supplemental … in their academic studies. AHEC Scholars is designed for students from diverse backgrounds interested in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62395
Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace
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… professor of management and co-director of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy , researches … employee well-being, and it drives organizational performance and retention in a competitive environment,” says … recognize their emotion as not just their own, but as bigger than themselves. When leaders speak about these shared …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170
Mental Health Week at WMU aims to raise awareness, offer resources
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… Update: Due to inclement weather this morning, the Hike for Mental Health Awareness will not be taking place in … health management. “Student well-being is a top priority for us at WMU. During this time of heightened anxiety and … distress, how to respond effectively to a friend who is struggling and how to identify when and how to share resources …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61633
Western implements more strategies to improve building air quality
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… building, as well as ventilating the building two hours before any scheduled use until two hours after any scheduled … systems and the potential usage in the fall. Control panels for bipolar ionization units are being installed on … of technology to follow guidelines developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and ASHRAE, the heating, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64920
Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings
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… first ride in a small airplane, I knew that was the thing for me." Now as he prepares to graduate from Western … in high school, he began visiting college fairs with an eye for top aviation programs. Western stood out, and he decided … if they don't really have a background in the industry before coming to WMU." Nighttime vision concerns grounded …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510
Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management
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… Flynn on Daniela Peña Cabreja KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A vocal performance major, Daniela Peña Cabreja routinely sings the … to world-class vocal training and once-in-a-lifetime performance opportunities, WMU helped Peña Cabreja discover a … Republic, her music career started at an early age. She performed in chamber music ensembles and even professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476
Fall virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to job seekers
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… by Deanne Puca on Virtual interviews are becoming the norm for many students looking to secure their first job or … connections that can lead to internships and jobs is vital for Western Michigan University students and recent alumni … visit the Zhang Career Center webpage. Marketing, Sales and Food Marketing Career Night— Wednesday, Sept. 30, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/60794
WMU named in Princeton Review's 2021 'best business schools'
Haworth College of Business
… it, the Haworth College of Business has kept the bar high for outstanding academics,” notes the publication, … Rob Franek , Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief. “Our goal, for the more than 25 years we've conducted this project, is … to help MBA applicants identify the business schools best for them. Our multiple categories of ranking lists are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62689
From spores to scores: WMU grad student cultivates connection through mycology, music
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… Gabrielle Cerberville wears many hats. Her fungal forays in the forest earned her influencer status on TikTok as the Chaotic Forager , peeling puffball mushrooms for pizza crust or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66721
Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events
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… Recreation Center, and a one-way flow has been established for people walking through the facility in order to ensure … as students return to Western Michigan University's campus for fall semester. The five-day testing event is being held … Sindecuse. The University is covering out-of-pocket costs for one asymptomatic test for each student as well as all …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914