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WMU center established with $6.5M to advance principled leadership and business strategy
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… through the actions and strategies of leaders. The Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy will provide … large-scale consulting projects, executive mentorship for students, an investment fund to support small business … academic activities. "We are truly grateful to these donors for partnering with us to develop the next generation of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56726
WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition
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… Hooker on (Left to right) WMU students Lexi Payne, Parker Hurley and Liz Volante KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A team of students … case competition and also claimed a category award for Best Research. The event featured more than 50 teams … the client's unique circumstances," explains Cowley. "The biggest challenge was compressing all of that into an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57297
Impacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study
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… interruption of physical and traditional social interaction for many people around the globe. New research by a team at … respiratory device COVID-19 response grants awarded for innovative research related to pandemic "What we found … to May 2020, when many communities were under some form of shelter-in-place orders. In addition to finding a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977
Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion and society professor
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… Former students honor legacy of world-renowned WMU religion … and society in the Department of Comparative Religion for 54 years. "His life's work has been trying to bring … "For him, it's not about him. It's about something much bigger." Siebert has also hosted a weekly lunch for decades, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56636
Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic
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… but INP can at least help with food and urgent expenses.” For the safety of students and workers, the food pantry is … now, Reed says, the top priority of INP is fundraising for the Student Emergency Relief Fund —SERF—which is available to all WMU students for urgent, emergency and unexpected costs. The scope of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58738
Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play
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… Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at WMU. "How are we as an institution thinking about what that means for us and who we are? Those are the kind of conversations … "It helps to contextualize the drive and counsel that Reggie gave during the time he was my teacher." "Spiral: Up & …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591
Trustees evaluate WMU president, laud his accomplishments
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… Board of Trustees unanimously approved a positive annual performance evaluation for WMU President Edward Montgomery and also approved a … Achievements Cited by board Motivated revitalization plans for WMU's South Neighborhood/Stadium Drive corridor to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50809
New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning
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… crazy ideas." That's one of the approaches behind the transformation of Western Michigan University's Extended … and an enhanced human-centered philosophy, the unit that for years has facilitated such offerings as online courses … Think Big initiative to generate more imaginative methods for teaching and learning. Tired of the standard lecture …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331
Metro bus service to Parkview campus announces changes
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… should monitor changes to Metro’s schedule this week and for coming weeks. Specific route information including modified schedules and regular updates … Riders should use Metro only when essential at this time. For more information, contact Metro at (269) 337-8222. For …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61541
Plan to participate in Student Employee Appreciation Week
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… is accepting nominations through Thursday, Feb. 20 , for its Supervisor of the Year and Belleville Student … be announced and all nominees honored during a reception for nominees and nominators Thursday, Feb. 27 . Student … their hard work and countless contributions to WMU. More information about Student Employee Appreciation Week and ideas …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57712