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International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

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… begin her career as a critical care nurse at Bronson Methodist Hospital. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In spring 2020,  Emily Bosak was a  high school graduate full of promise , headed to Western Michigan University with her sights set on becoming a nurse anesthetist. Four years, three study …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

Trustees approve new three-year faculty contract

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… faculty. The tentative agreement approved by trustees was reached Sept. 5 , just as the old contract was set to expire. Union members voted to ratify the new … of the agreement include changes to the health care plan design, leave changes that include up to six weeks of paid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42775

Food truck owner next up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… the law to allow food trucks to vend in the city. In addition to the truck, Gorilla Gourmet operates a commercial kitchen and second mobile food unit and offers a variety of services, including catering for weddings, festivals, special events and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42875

Some 3,000 medievalists from dozens of nations to gather at WMU

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… music and other aspects of "Medieval Originality," which was the theme of the inaugural gathering. A contemporary … Michigan Festival of Sacred Music to present a concert of modern chamber music inspired by the music of the medieval … German mystic Hildegard of Bingen. The 45-minute concert, set for 7 p.m. Saturday in 1045 Fetzer Center, will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23536

WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research

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… WMU offers summer seminar series on digital research Submitted by Deanne Puca on Seminar series … to build a digital project. All events will take place in Waldo Library's Classroom A. Thursday, May 30, 2:30 to … with the online publication, "Accessus: A Journal of Premodern Literature and New Media." Tuesday, June 4, 2:30 to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7264

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… hour interdisciplinary program is made up of a unique set of courses representing 12 departments from four … and engagement. We are teaching event innovation and design based on the outcomes created by the Certified … to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… "I fell in love with orchids," Barkman said.  "I decided I wanted to work with and study orchids for the rest of my … so my international collaborators and I decided to use modern DNA technology to learn more about the biology of … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

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… the campus' most honored building project, has just been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building … Council. LEED—Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design—is the national benchmark for the design, … Sangren not only meets, but also exceeds the high standards set by the USGBC for LEED Gold," says WMU President John M. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

Western celebrates faculty excellence with tenure and promotions

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… , Department of Economics Benjamin Brady , School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs Kellie Carr , Department of … Paper Engineering Robert Tuttle , Department of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems Abby Wang , Department of Management Marcel Zondag , Department …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/faculty-tenure-promotions-june-2026

Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses

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… Spring registration under way for low-cost Chinese culture courses Submitted by … courses are open to the public . A half-price tuition discount is offered to individuals age 55 and older as well … (session I) and March 12 to April 16 (session II). Can-Do Kitchen, 511 Harrison St., Kalamazoo. Tuition: $60. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/37