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Western community celebrates outstanding observations in CDC study on campus
W Magazine
… public health. The CDC is tracking the impact mask mandates are having on campuses, specifically how many people are wearing masks and how many are wearing them correctly—meaning covering both the nose …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63785
WMU trustees set board meeting dates for 2018
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… dates and locations, which may be modified as necessary, are: Wednesday, Jan. 24 , Heritage Hall Wednesday, March 14 … Board meeting formal sessions usually begin at 11 a.m. and are open to the public. The board usually gathers as well …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43803
Welcome home returning soldiers Saturday
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… from Afghanistan Saturday, March 9. Community members are encouraged to greet them at 3:30 p.m. at Portage Central … Officer 5 Rhea Pruett. Several other elected officials are invited to attend. The service members will arrive at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5443
WMU student studies the effectiveness of corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes
College of Education and Human Development
… Hybels on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties are a common strategy used by organizations to increase employee retention, but are they effective? This was the question Vanessa Hills , a … perspective for organizations," explains Hills. Hills suggests organizations should be seeking feedback from their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73148
Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education
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… A new report finds Western Michigan University graduates are landing jobs and pursuing further education at increasingly high rates: 94% of recent alumni are working or continuing their education quickly after … such as Pfizer, Stryker, Whirlpool, Bronson Healthcare, Ascension Michigan, Duncan Aviation and many school …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483
Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class
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… grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kim Huls and Karina Nazario, who are both pursuing master's degrees in teaching English to … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377
New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods
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… retain," says Anderson. "We're creating neighborhoods that are intentionally designed to support student success, respond to student and parent expectations, and allow us to compete well against our … bathrooms; a major new dining facility; and former dining areas renovated to become community, social, study and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239
Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
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… a lifetime Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for this year's fair. … begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are invited to take their first step toward planning an … program by attending the annual Study Abroad Fair. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2013 fair, which is set …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904
Spring 2023 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers
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… Spring 2023 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of … as well as internships and co-op positions during spring career fairs beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7 . The Western Michigan … of Floyd Hall: Jan. 31 to Feb. 6: noon to 3 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70370
TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’
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… we equip students with the knowledge and skills that are essential to be leaders in their respective fields and communities. It's part of why our graduates are so attractive to employers," Montgomery adds. Nine of 10 Western graduates are employed quickly, working in their chosen field in jobs …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605