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Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate Submitted by Erin Flynn on Breyana … a full-time job with the Kalamazoo Promise, months before graduation, as a pathway coach, mentoring high school … system, which she first found as a first-year student struggling to make the transition from high school to college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

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… Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space … labs at the Parkview Campus and knew it was a good fit for me,” she says. “I remember when my father told me how … everything that NASA and SpaceX are doing makes me excited for my future. I want to be a rocket scientist!" Jarrett …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

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… University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation Submitted by … , associate professor of special education and literacy, for being exceptional educators and mentors and … honor given by the University to recognize faculty members for their work. Nibert, Solomon and Summy join 16 other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Long-time educators, administrators become deans for engineering, graduate colleges

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… Long-time educators, administrators become deans for engineering, graduate colleges Submitted by Deanne Puca … Management since 2014. As a WMU administrator and professor for the past 23 years, he has not only adeptly guided … and provides oversight of the research ethics requirement for graduate students. Dr. Christine Byrd-Jacobs She joined …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60166

Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness

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… Bronco Hockey goalie looks to net support for autism awareness Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brandon … University Hockey goalie has received multiple accolades for his puck-stopping prowess, including a spot on the 2022 … with the job of being an athlete; you have a bit of a bigger platform to speak about what you think is right," he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66854

Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives

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… Trustees approve new contract for WMU public safety officers, detectives Submitted by … July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 —provides a 1% raise for the 20 public safety officers at Western. The two detectives on the force will receive the same 1% raise; however, it will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64606

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law Submitted by Erin Flynn on … of her childhood traveling between Michigan and Florida for seasonal farmwork, Elizbia Capula knows the challenges … land a job with a nonprofit organization and start studying for the LSAT to prepare for law school. Walking across the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Sunseeker completes track event, now ready for cross-country race

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… Sunseeker completes track event, now ready for cross-country race Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Tuesday to become the third collegiate team to qualify for the American Solar Challenge cross-country race that … must complete a minimum of 25 laps to qualify as a driver for the cross-country event. Once teams and their cars …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/986

WMU opens temporary service center for students and their families

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… WMU opens temporary service center for students and their families Submitted by Anonymous (not … West Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center for two weeks, Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Sept. 6 , … One Stop will be able to purchase parking permits and get information on financial aid, student accounts, employment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8773

Internship proves fruitful for business student

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… Internship proves fruitful for business student Submitted by Erin Flynn on Erika Hejl … She signed a contract with the company a full year before graduation after completing an internship in the summer … said their education and experience at WMU prepared them for their profession and 98% of food and consumer packaged …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53041