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Group started to fill students' critical unmet needs

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on The project is seeking donations from the campus community. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Meeting … and purposefully include our students so they, too, can contribute to their fellow students but without an added … nonperishable food items in their original, commercially canned or packaged containers will be accepted. To ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18486

WMU teams identify potential for seven-figure Detroit city savings

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… Mich.—Two teams from Western Michigan University's celebrated integrated supply management program filed reports … in each facility to identify and devise lean systems that can help improve the city's bottom line, the teams presented … outlined work for the city that will result in: Significant reduction of vehicle downtime. Achievement of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17539

A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

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… A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck Submitted by Erin … is preparing for her third Women's Air Race Classic in 2024. Hartzell hit her stride early at Western, immersing … Hartzell also gained real-world flight experience she can take with her into her career. "All of the airports that

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692

Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others

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… University alumna Nora Guensche  got a firsthand look at the need in the Kalamazoo area when she started … learning, requiring students to complete at least 15 hours of service with a community partner.  "I chose Meals … your community is something everyone should experience. You can take it and apply it to any of your jobs; caring about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331

WMU student recognized by Google, takes first place in competition

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— Craig Ferry, a junior majoring in marketing at Western Michigan University, recently claimed first place … USC Marshall, the project focuses on global student collaboration and communication best practices in a virtual … Whether in writing or on video, team members can see themselves while expressing their messages and gain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66824

Program designed to boost Dominican Republic's education system

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… Program designed to boost Dominican Republic's education system Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The … the first doctoral program to be offered in the Dominican Republic in spring 2015 through a unique collaboration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17341

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

W Magazine

… on Known by his handle @theplantprodigy, Jacob Soule educates TikTok users about how to properly care for plants. … ever searched online to find out why the leaves on your Calathea orbifolia are turning brown or if you should really … with plants,” he notes.  Outside of class, Soule often can be found wandering around campus with his phone, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award Submitted by Anonymous (not … to achieving our national goal of 60 percent of adult Americans holding a bachelor's degree by 2025. Meeting that goal … thrilled to share their experiences so other institutions can replicate their approaches and results." The WMU Seita …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

What did the first female voters do with their new right?

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… What did the first female voters do with their new right? … that turnout went down overall, and we knew that Republicans won in a landslide. But to what extent women were … in the 1920s. … So, the next time somebody writes an American government textbook, they can say, 'This is what

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36069

Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award

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… Distinguished Service Award during WMU's annual Fall Convocation  Friday, Sept. 20 .  The award will be … efforts to create a Latino studies program and Native American–indigenous peoples program at WMU.  In addition, she has … Brothers/Big Sisters, and presided over the Hispanic American Council. Her state and national contributions have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55329