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Weeklong celebration honors student employees

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… to WMU," says Brenda Case-Parris , office coordinator in Career and Student Employment Services. "It also provides an … says. "During their employment, they build skills, explore career options, and make meaningful contributions to the … the skills they develop on campus carry forward to their careers." Student employee, supervisor awards Career and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21428

Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… who received degrees Saturday, June 27. Read about how Career and Student Employment Services is helping connect students to career opportunities here . Khadejah Al Muhaisin KALAMAZOO, … the necessary next step toward certifications in her chosen career shifted. She found a welcoming space to enrich not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… grew up surrounded by nature. It fueled her dream of a career working with animals and her passion for … forward to her zoology class first semester. Her dream career would be to follow in the footsteps of wildlife … a DNR job here in the United States. I ultimately want a career where I am happy with what I am doing and that gives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and a Master of Public Health from Emory University. Her career has been marked by a focus on building infrastructure … success. Her efforts improved undergraduate retention and career preparation, established a mini-grant program for … Health Sciences at Boise State University. In her earlier career, she held director, assistant and associate dean …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean

Western’s ‘Golden Girls’ soar through cross-country air race

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… of women’s air racing not only inspired me to pursue a career in aviation but also became a mission I am proud to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/golden-girls-soar-through-cross-country-air-race

Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… about the human resources field and investing in my career and academic goals. It also represents a significant … the love for her field. “Human resources, at its core, is a career built around helping people. I have had jobs where I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/humanresourcesmanagement-shrm-scholarship-kristinapierce

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… explains Wall. “This is especially applicable in my career as many of the classes at the college were … with minimal delays and high quality.” Walls began his career at Williams as a rotation engineer learning the ropes … market emerge that was only a concept during my academic career.” For Wall, finding success began with exploring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Jason Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, president of InProduction, and his career . And as someone who has had relatable experiences, … faced with decisions related to education or professional career preparation. “Rachel has become much more focused and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Helen J. Flaspohler obituary

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… as executive director of development in 1992, began her WMU career as a staff member in the alumni affairs and … joining the WMU staff. She spent the last four years of her career at WMU serving as the first secretary of the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46613

'Proven professional' to direct WMU's admissions office

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… over the past two decades, including at WMU early in her career.  "I am excited to be able to bring in a proven … admissions officer at a doctoral university has been a career goal of mine for several years," Kornowa says. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47494