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Sales student places first in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… and Sales Competition in Warrensburg, Missouri, on Nov. 2 , with one student taking top honors in the sales … that a State Farm agent would experience when interacting with a potential customer. The role-play challenged students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50378

AARP exec to address diversity and aging during two-day visit

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… diversity and aging during two-day visit Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Kane-Williams KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … gay, bisexual and transgender issues. In conjunction with those events, the University-Community Empowerment Center at WMU is partnering with AARP Michigan to stage a series of additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38144

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 … to think critically about the world," says Byrd. "It begins with thinking critically about religion, but then it expands … "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

New play festival returns for second year

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… New play festival returns for second year Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on All festival events and … here during the war—a little recognized fact but one with great relevance for Kalamazoo. "'Borrowed Babies' … Enough" by Cara Beth Heath, followed by a discussion with the playwright. 5 p.m.—"Faces and Names" by Max Bush, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32859

WMU's annual Education Career Fair set

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… WMU's annual Education Career Fair set Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A student meets with a school district representative at a past fair. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23039

Town hall meetings set to update employees on compensation issues

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… to update employees on compensation issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Norcross & Judd, the law firm assisting the University with the review process for compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. A representative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32019

Student Financial Aid Office has new interim director

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… she was a former associate director for the office, with primary responsibilities including the Financial Literacy and Education Program. "I was thrilled with her willingness to assume the director role, and I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/40988

Alfred Balkin obituary

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… Alfred Balkin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Alfred Balkin Dr. Alfred … piano and several music education courses. He affiliated with the College of Education in 1975 after two departments … many of his creative works mixed life lessons for children with songs containing jazz, pop and show music. His songs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31774

Center for Disability Services awarded accreditation

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… quality, value and optimal outcomes of services for people with disabilities. The center has been accredited for the … Disability Services has been providing services to adults with disabilities for more than 30 years, in addition to … CARF International CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body that was founded in 1966 as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22299

Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall

University Libraries

… and collections in Waldo Library are open and operating as normal.   "Our priority is creating a library that feels … study space for students, increase energy efficiency with new lighting, improve the accessibility of our stacks … and relocate over 20,000 linear feet of shelving loaded with print items.   "The sheer size of our print collection …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971