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LBGT office launches mentoring program

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… LBGT office launches mentoring program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Keynote speaker Linda … College, a bachelor's degree in business management for Rowan University, and a master's degree in supply chain … Sara Lee Bakery and Kraft Foods. She has earned numerous awards for creating cutting-edge products and has seven …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10066

More than 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day

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… 300 students to clean headstones for Veterans Day Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ft. Custer National Cemetery … the Haworth College of Business. "Service-learning has always been a part of our First Year Experience sections, but … right service project for more than 300 people to work on was a challenge," says First Year Experience instructor and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10798

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael LaFollette, of SkyWest, and Dr. … largest regional airline in the world. It will provide a runway to success for aviation students through SkyWest's Pilot Pathway Program and AMT Pathway Program . LaFollette talks to a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

WMU employs state-of-the-art cleaning technologies in effort to keep COVID-19 off campus

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… in effort to keep COVID-19 off campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on A Custodial Services employee uses misting … advance and prepare campus for people to be safe." The forward-thinking approach is also evident in Tekna , an … and lab equipment. New UV disinfection equipment created by Tekna is being piloted on campus. "We can clean the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60573

Alumna helps craft Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework

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… Michigan K-12 fall return-to-learn framework Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Angela Blood Starr, a Calhoun … us to more effectively begin the healing process moving forward. As we approach school this fall, we must remember to … says Blood Starr.  As of early July, the advisory council was recommending health and safety protocols designed for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60219

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

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… in mental health access for adolescents of color Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Loneliness from isolation, … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," … reasons also as to why these things occur." Going forward, Gates sees potential for testing whether implicit bias …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… working mom rises to top of data science program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home next to … things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it out," says Sun, who was born in China and spent much of her life in South Korea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… and mobility specialists in South Africa Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tracey Joubert plans to bring the skills … with children and get out into more schools and create awareness of this need as well as the understanding of the … Rehabilitation and Education Professionals. "We look forward to long and productive collaborations as (the College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565

Kalamazoo Blues Fest features three days of music

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… Kalamazoo Blues Fest features three days of music Submitted by Deanne Puca on The 21st annual Kalamazoo … and under are admitted free as long as they are accompanied by an adult member of their household. A three-day festival …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16623

Dina Bangdel obituary

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… Dina Bangdel obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Dina Bangdel Dr. Dina Bangdel , a … Michigan University faculty member, died July 25 . She was 54. Bangdel joined the WMU faculty in 1998 and left in 2002 after four years of service to the University. She was a former associate professor of art. Most recently, she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41737