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Regional counseling psychology conference being held at WMU

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Inman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 31st annual Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology … This year's theme is "Respectful Dialogues and Beyond: What Are We Doing?" The theme celebrates counseling psychology's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45785

WMU to confer 1,370 degrees during summer commencement

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ceremonies are set for 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the summer 2015 ceremonies. In all, the University will confer 1,370 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25111

WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… (SEHR) was awarded a 2022-23 Superior Merit Award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The … highlights outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on operations, chapter programming and … events that foster professional skills for members is what Dr. Christina Stamper , professor of management, finds …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821

Michigan Geological Survey receives $14 million in funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new chapter begins for the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) , affiliated with … in geological research and resource management.  "We are excited and grateful that this funding will once again … are, how to manage them in a sustainable way and understand what the possible risk factors are, is absolutely essential. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73664

Dismantling expectations: Nicole Miller’s future in advertising

Haworth College of Business

…  of Monee, Illinois, doesn’t see herself fitting within the stereotypical box of advertising. Billboards and Sunday Night Football ads are what immediately come to mind, but Miller wants to step …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69895

WMU honors students shine in STAR Awards

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… Michigan University students recently won STAR Awards for their volunteer efforts. The 32nd annual Sharing Time and … service to others in the greater Kalamazoo community. Nonprofit staff, volunteers and community members come together … hear their stories and celebrate volunteering. The awards are a partnership by Volunteer Kalamazoo and MLive/Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39986

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

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… WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the four ceremonies. Montgomery will award 2,462 diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,901 at the bachelor's level, 519 at the master's level and 42 at the doctoral level. This … commencement should note that backpacks of any kind are strictly prohibited in Miller Auditorium . In addition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46521

Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace

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… workplace Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The connection that people feel when they have a shared experience is undeniable. COVID-19 has disrupted … organization bonded employees and reflected core values. What is essential for a ritual to be more than an event and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on Ernest Amoateng KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Contributing to the modernization of educational assessment, Ernest Amoateng … not just recall facts," says Amoateng. "These skills are central to 21st-century learning frameworks but … Development's Rising Star-Doctoral Student Award in May 2025. The college's highest student honor, the award recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

Robert S. Wirbel obituary

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… Nov. 1, 2014 in Holland, Michigan. He was 87. Wirbel joined the WMU staff in 1964 and retired in 1987 after 23 years of service to the University. He was a security officer for … as administrator of safety in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety in the Department of Public Safety. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26587