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First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art
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… by nature. It fueled her dream of a career working with animals and her passion for environmental … media pretty quickly. She's reached influencer status with more than 17,000 followers on TikTok for her impressive … change. "I recently did an environmental makeup series with eight or nine looks dedicated to multiple areas of the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418
Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa
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… it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact … the consciousness in terms of understanding that people with disabilities are fully capable and can be integrated in society," Joubert says, noting in a country with nearly 60 million people, there are only 23 schools for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565
Two hired to boost publications and marketing capacity
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… (not verified) on Hunt Davis KALAMAZOO--Two new employees with longtime ties to Western Michigan University have been … by the Kalamazoo Gazette. For seven of her 13 years with that publication, she covered higher education and … from Wayne State University in 1998. After internships with the Austin (Texas) American Statesmen, Detroit Public …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/632
Do it yourself at HullabaZoo Saturday
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… (subject to change) 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Screenprinting with Clem 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. - Tie-dying with Rory Svekric (Bring your own 100-percent cotton clothing.) 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Bike maintenence with TOAD Bicycle Cooperative 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/323
Trustees approve change in bookstore operations
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… the University administration to enter a lease agreement with the Follett Higher Education Group Inc., paving the way … process in which WMU sought proposals from national firms with experience in the collegiate book business. The goal … of national purchasing power and market research along with a level of innovation and service that will benefit our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5321
Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids
College of Education and Human Development
… Mich.—Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure filled with everyone's favorite finger food—the tater tot! Kendall … most versatile food items that you can really do anything with, and it's someone's favorite in any capacity. So that's … of where the idea came from and we're hoping we can come up with some pretty unique ideas with the tater tot." Joining …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872
WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate
College of Arts and Sciences
… (Photography credit: Johnathan Moulds) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the launch of the region's only graduate certificate in … sovereignty while also establishing a closer relationship with the local Indigenous tribes of southwest Michigan. With a 12-credit curriculum offered entirely online, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601
WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership
Haworth College of Business
… Partner status illustrates our focus on linking theory with practice," says Dr. Matt Ross , assistant professor of … Trading Room, located in the Haworth College of Business, with an additional terminal available in the college’s … from the Bloomberg technology. Students gain experience with the most widely used financial data computer software …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with toys all day, it hardly feels like a job. Western … it's the best," says Dempster, who landed an internship with Hasbro this summer. Working in the kids games division, … could possibly be actually concepts one day. I also help with board games they are creating but just need extra help …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
WMU softball players named scholar athletes
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… , a senior exercise science major from Wawaka, Ind., with a 3.62 GPA Jenny Rohn , a junior elementary education major from Rochester Hills, Mich., with a 3.48 GPA Megan Stamm , a junior political science major from Grand Blanc, Mich., with a 3.83 GPA All three are being honored for the second …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10211