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Students learn of triumph and persistence in life of Walt Disney
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… in college and wrote an honors thesis titled 'Promoting Square Feet with Character: The Influence of Fantasy on … purchased where classic films like "Old Yeller" and "The Parent Trap" were filmed. Max Wicklund , a junior from … study under someone that has a great passion in what they are teaching." He adds he took away much more than just a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54752
Exercise science student travels to South Korea for internship to promote WMU
College of Education and Human Development
… modification and the clinical aspects of exercise. There are three exercise science concentrations: human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72268
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
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… , will be available in fall 2019. Three more programs are in development, and as many as 10 might ultimately be … in West Michigan to advance their professional and career aspirations,” Stapleton noted during the signing … is an inclusive educational community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
Three development, alumni relations VP candidates to visit campus
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… and their presentation times, dates and locations are: • Lance E. Burchett, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 , … to 15 cents. In addition, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy recognized UAMS as one of only … educational outreach, and public programming. During his career, Jones has worked on three separate billion-dollar …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50081
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
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… is seeing her academic journey come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with the Kalamazoo Promise after … it ended up laying the foundation for a fulfilling career that aligns her professional skills with her passion … on a major until she met with an exploratory advisor who shared her own career journey and mentioned her background in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822
Results-oriented academic leader, public policy scholar will lead Western’s academic affairs division
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… Jan. 4 , pending WMU Board of Trustees approval. "We are thrilled to have Dr. Vasquez Heilig bring his experience … help students pursue their purpose, prosper in meaningful careers and make an impact on the world around them. Vasquez … the college saw a 63% increase in freshmen this fall compared to 2019. Vasquez Heilig prioritized increasing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69883
Constance S. (Waltz) Weaver obituary
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… and practical applications. During her professional career, Weaver wrote or co-wrote more than a dozen books. "Reading Process & Practice" first appeared in 1988 and became widely known as the most … 1204 Whites Road in Kalamazoo. Celebration events are as follows: visitation, 10 a.m.; memorial service, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48035
From childhood poems to literary Alaska: An alumna's journey to authorship
College of Arts and Sciences
… alumna and author Dr. Melinda Moustakis’s exceptional career. A writing journey that was launched crafting … to have it reach readers who fall into the story and are entirely transported to the particular Alaska I've … a novel that follows characters based on Moustakis’s grandparents, who homesteaded in Point MacKenzie, Alaska in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73670
Staff member named Michigan's student-employee supervisor of the year
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… participate in the regional competition, institutions that are MASEA members must submit the name of their school's … to take a personal interest in student employees; share her skills, knowledge and expertise; and provide career guidance as well as constructive feedback. "Ms. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47573
Business students recognized for academic excellence and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… ideas—even reaching beyond the realm of business—are welcomed and appreciated by faculty, staff and students … Creek. Kimberly Campbell , a senior marketing major from Burlington, Kentucky. Lauren Carroll , a senior food and … and business marketing major from Granger, Indiana. Margaret Scannell , a junior management major from Grand Rapids. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46637