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County event to focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity

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… focus on richness, wisdom of workplace diversity Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Kalamazoo … between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness of diversity issues in the workplace. In addition … Kalamazoo and WMU, this year's program is being sponsored by the City of Portage, Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo College, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45934

Frontline for relief: WMU team helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts

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… helps small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time … to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients with starting and growing their … . In the last few weeks, the small business team at WMU was on the front lines of assisting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58749

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… Willow Martin: Finding your balance Submitted by Stacey Lowis on Willow Martin, human resource management … who winter there, back to Michigan. But this year’s trip was anything but typical. Near the end of Western Michigan … course essentials. As she traveled to Florida, COVID-19 was spreading in the U.S. and critical decisions were being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

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… Dennis R. Corbin obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dennis R. Corbin , senior … services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … for all of us as we begin to say goodbye to Dennis. There was never a person more true to the spirit of being a Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693

Western is just right for this chemical engineer

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Western is just right for this chemical engineer Submitted by Cindy Wagner on As an engineering intern at Nestle Gerber, Western … campus, I see the giant billboard on the side of the highway that reads ‘9 out of 10 Broncos are employed quickly, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67916

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

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… highlight resources with Mental Health Week Submitted by Erin Flynn on There will be opportunities to interact … for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of … that ignites the sense of community at Western that we always had and really get it going again." "Broncos really do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

Campus office hours released for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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… hours released for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. … be no open swim. Unified Clinics is closed Monday, Jan. 15. Waldo Library will close at midnight Sunday, Jan. 14, and … remain closed Monday, Jan. 15. The Swain Education, Maybee Music and Dance, and Archives libraries are also closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44488

Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary

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… Dr. Laurel A. Grotzinger obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Laurel A. Grotzinger Dr. … at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 15 . She was 82. Grotzinger, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … director from 1982 until WMU closed the unit in 1985. She was instrumental in developing the accredited Master of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44365

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

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… hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation activity report reveals … witnessed poverty firsthand. Dr. Dweepobotee Brahma "I was lucky, I grew up in a metropolitan city," she says. "But … who lived in slums. So, I had seen it all around me, and I wanted to work toward something that would improve the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57684

WMU board to consider campus rental rates, presidential compensation

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… campus rental rates, presidential compensation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Rental rates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36869