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Marketing professor honored by University for excellence in teaching

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… with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award during the Fall Convocation ceremony. Initiated in 2006, the Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes faculty members for their teaching work. … awards. "Exceptional teaching is oftentimes difficult to define, but we all know what it’s like when we experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68940

Student aviation careers ready for takeoff with launch of Aviate partnership

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since he was five years old, Josh Carpenter's head has been in the … had him hooked. "We were always interested in things with motors and things that went fast," says his twin brother, Tim, … offers applicants a new altitude of opportunity with the fastest path to a career with a major airline in the country. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58142

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… distributes mulch on campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Back to campus means back to work for thousands of student … Student supervisors are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Ewa Urban , interim co-director of Career and Student … Nathan A hard and dedicated worker, WMU sophomore Temiloluwa Nathan hopes to work on aircraft someday. He came to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

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… Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis Jaime … with a degree in aviation technical operations and a job waiting in the wings at Spirit Airlines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … every time I would fly in an aircraft. I always wanted to see how they worked and loved seeing them fly over me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

Mental health and wellness a priority at WMU

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… Lifeline 1 (800) 273-TALK Crisis Text Line Text "start" to 741-741 KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Stress. Anxiety. Depression. A … leaders at Western Michigan University are developing new ways to help. "Mental health is a part of wellness that we … can't be a family member, you can't do all the things you want to do in life." All WMU students have access to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54667

Final parking strategy set for Arcadia Flats

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… Flats Submitted by Erin Flynn on Arcadia Flats will open to students in fall 2020. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In response to … input at the initial project sessions as well as the latest; this helps us provide solutions," says David Dakin , … and dining facility, outdoor spaces and pedestrian pathways. The entire project is expected to be complete in 2024. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58162

Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12

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… Check out WMU’s latest Human Library event Feb. 12 Submitted by Anonymous (not … ambiguous. Of being confused. But her identity, the ways in which she sees and understands herself, belies such … This year, the campus community will have another chance to meet different people with diverse identities, and to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57540

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… is welcoming the Western Michigan University community back to town. "We are glad that you are here," says Bobby … who earned a master's degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make … bike at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market. "Whether it be the water trails or hiking trails or biking trails, people love …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

Registration open for summer Chinese culture classes

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Monday, May   6 . A half-price tuition discount is offered to WMU students and those age 55 and older. All ages are welcome to enroll. WMU employees only pay the $25 registration fee … the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University was created through a partnership between WMU and Beijing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52663

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… Michigan University's Extended University Programs unit into WMUx . With a new name and an enhanced human-centered … might provide cross-departmental academic benefit? WMUx wants instructors and learners to provide input on potential … spark creative endeavors that speak to those it serves in ways they've never before experienced.  Technology will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331