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Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU

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… Wednesday in the Lee Honors College lounge, will kick off with "Taking Inspiration from Women of the Civil Rights … relation to higher education. Keynote address "An Evening with Sybrina Fulton" will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, … Enforcement on Campus and in the Community: A Dialogue," with Chief Jeffrey Hadley, Kalamazoo Department of Public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… but it is about much more than the connections made with employers in a variety of industries. Students receive … This year, being a peer mentor took an unexpected turn, with mentors helping to provide workshops and preparation … roles as both students and mentors, they answered ‘yes’ with a commitment that was truly impressive.” James Rubio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Amerant Bank Arena, home of the NHL Florida Panthers With a dream to work in game presentation and provide sports fans with a great game day experience, Burgos has gained a foothold through his internship with the Battle Creek Battle Jacks , part of the Northwoods …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Students win two categories, $10,000 in statewide competition

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… by the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship, with semifinalist and finalist judging held in February. The … provides funding to dozens of student and faculty-led teams with innovative, renewable energy ideas. The challenge … a six-month program. "Our students did an incredible job with this year's challenge," says Barcley Johnson , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5569

WMU community to gather for biennial golf outing

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… Prairies, 5303 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo. Anyone affiliated with the University is encouraged to play in this event. People may register as a single and be matched with someone, or as a double and bring a colleague or guest. Doubles will be matched up with another pair to create a foursome. This gives people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/874

Western's Cold Case Program helps crack second case

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… Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten launched the Cold Case Program in 2021 with several criminal justice students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … Three Rivers (Michigan) Police Department, in partnership with the Michigan State Police, used advanced DNA technology along with forensic genetic genealogy to identify Robert Waters as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71545

Molding next generation of artists, Morean Ceramics Research Center draws national talent to lead workshops

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… Summer workshops give students the opportunity to interact with and learn from nationally recognized artists. Students … exploration during summer workshops by bringing in artists with diverse points of view. The summer workshop is open to … instructor Alex Zablocki encouraged students to experiment with glaze. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A life-sized luchador sculpture …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75741

Thousands of students and families to attend orientation sessions

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… mandatory, but those who choose to participate come away with a better understanding of WMU and its service and … at WMU. They tour campus, take placement tests, meet with academic advisors, register for fall classes, finalize financial aid, get their school ID cards, connect with faculty and staff members, and participate in student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/574

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… [/caption] She points out the office’s collaboration with the Office of Clinical Experiences to provide a number … "Employers are still active. Employers are still engaging with our students. Employers still want to connect with WMU," says Dr. Deveta Gardner , acting director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

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… that many students are learning to answer creatively with assistance from the staff at the Zhang Career Center. … job searches. Students appreciate the ability to connect with career advisors and tap into their expertise in a time … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851