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Internship proves fruitful for business student

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… good. That's what Smucker's decided after getting a taste of Erika Hejl's talent. She signed a contract with the … graduation after completing an internship in the summer of 2018. She'll become a full-time category analyst in May. … marketing major from Bear Lake, Michigan. "We have a lot of hands-on experiences that you don't get in a lot of other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53041

WMU awarded $3.7 million for programs in blindness and low vision

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… been awarded to the Western Michigan University Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies and are aimed at filling a severe shortage of specialists trained to assist people with vision problems … The personnel training grants are from the U.S. Department of Education and span five years. The grants will help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20138

WMU's Dunn elected to American Council on Education board

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… John M. Dunn was elected March 10 to serve as a member of the board of directors for the American Council on Education, the major coordinating and advocacy body for all of the nation's colleges and universities. He was elected at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14434

WMU Libraries unveils digital campus history map

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… has developed a campus story map that showcases the history of its buildings and growth of Western Michigan University's campus. The project draws … the extensive WMU Archives collection and expert knowledge of archivists and librarians. The project includes a mix of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57700

Explore U.S.-Japan issues with former Japanese ambassador

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… (not verified) on Shimokoji KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of the public will have a chance to engage in a two-way dialogue with Japanese citizens of diverse backgrounds during a panel discussion at Western … led by the Honorable Shuji Shimokoji , former ambassador of Japan to Panama and Venezuela. The event, "Walk in U.S., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30806

'Worlding' and 'Mapping Mrs. Dalloway' on display at Richmond Center

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… main campus. 'Worlding' "Worlding," featuring the work of artists Lucas Blalock, Marsha Cottrell, Ben Hagari, Ajay … Center has produced in conjunction with the University of Massachusetts Amherst's New York Professional Outreach Program. Comprised of film, sculpture, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37496

WMU trustees set standards, procedures governing University policies

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… its March 14 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees formally approved a set of standards developed by a campus task force that are … review schedule that a policy must meet to carry the force of becoming a University policy. The new measure becomes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45842

The Pink Floyd Experience comes to Miller Auditorium

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… on The Pink Floyd Experience performs hit songs from one of the world's most popular rock bands. KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Audiences can enjoy a multimedia interpretation of the famous music of Pink Floyd when the Pink Floyd Experience brings "Four …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22416

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

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… a $1 million gift to set up an endowment in support of the communitywide effort that offers courses and trips to hundreds of area residents annually. WMU President John M. Dunn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

Work experiences shape student's future in public policy

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… WASHINGTON, D.C.—Graduates thrive in their fields because of the experiential learning opportunities offered at WMU. According to a recent survey, 68% of WMU graduates had an internship, co-op, practicum or …

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