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A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection
College of Arts and Sciences
… forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes. “Sprawl” is a collection of poems about the Detroit … necessarily romantic—working on the book while working full time as a parent did not leave much time for writing, … you’re trying to get that writing time in,” says Collard. “What that looks like is just me being up late while my kiddo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346
Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus
News
… innovation on WMU campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on Nick Gooch plants seedlings near the Western Heights residence … cleared out campus in March had left offices frozen in time and hundreds of flats of seeds hanging in the balance … up, we would gently take them out and transplant them into what's called plug flats," says Steve Root , a Landscape …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122
Business students take first place in ACG finance competition
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… invaluable to someone considering this field for a career. What's really impressive, from a student's point of view, is … world experience," Maring says. "While there is a large time commitment, I feel that all MBA students would benefit … in 1954, ACG is a global organization with 56 chapters. Go to acg.org for more information. Contact: Valorie …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/237
Why I Give: Barry Zurell Roberts
W Magazine
… “I have thousands of photos from my days at WMU. I used to go to parties or social gatherings and take photos, develop … photography.” —Barry Z. Roberts, BS ‘84 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“What a great day to be a Bronco!” might as well be this … he’ll most likely be dressed in his Bronco best. “I grew up on Western’s campus,” he says. “The education I received …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74813
WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary
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… an inspirational, kind-hearted, motivated WMU student who does not look at his cerebral palsy as a setback, but, … his use of art to overcome them. "When I was thinking about what I wanted to do my documentary on, Johnson instantly … for ImageStream-Creative Communications in Portage. Her time at WMU has given her ample opportunity to pursue her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328
Maddy Woods: Real sales success
Haworth College of Business
… looking forward to the dynamic nature of her chosen field. “What excites me most in sales is the opportunity to grow and … an executive role, all working together to achieve the same goal: hitting our sales quota. This semester, our quota is … prepared me for a career in business, no matter where I end up. From foundational courses to my major classes, I truly …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/sales-business-marketingmaddy-woodsbronconess
University opts out of Bellevue property purchases
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… Michigan University officials announced today they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase … are not considered historic homes, but the property does fall within the South Street-Vine Area Local Historic … the city. Neither the city nor the University want to set what each side believes might be an inappropriate precedent, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471
WMU honored by University Business magazine for recruitment app
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… of prospective students so recruiting efforts don’t go to waste," said University Business senior editor Tim … facilitates data collection and sharing. Mobile Counselor does more than simply gather information, however. It also aids in timely follow up. "Not only are we collecting student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18264
Western students partnering with MDOT on pioneering bridge project
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… Western's prepared us well for meeting the demand that's going to be out there in our field," says Emily Lange , a … how closely these assumptions represent the reality and what the real condition is at the end of construction. Then … It's almost a rehearsal before we go into doing it in real time with real companies (after we graduate)." "It's also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66486
Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies
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… “Understanding the WMU Essential Studies Design: Where Does My Course Fit? What Is Needed for a Successful Review?” Assessing WMU … that the necessary policies and procedures are in place in time for its 2020 launch. They began the course development …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731