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The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

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… his passion and fulfills his calling to help others. "I don't even think 17-year-old Cade would recognize who I am … of here. And my professors really cared; they all asked, 'How are you doing? What can I do to help you?'" The personal … time comes around for internships or externships, we've all worked in an area of the hospital that we love the most, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71474

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… Cayey, he was sure he was on a path to becoming a medical doctor. But two years into his studies, a chance encounter … talk. Spitsbergen was looking for undergraduate students to work in his lab during the summer. After being interviewed, … more of an entertainer, right? Anybody can read a book. So, how do I make you care about the information?” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care

W Magazine

… Popular plant TikTok showcases student’s succulent humor and self care Submitted … chances are you’ve been treated to the delightful wisdom of undergraduate  Jacob Soule .  Known by his social … of plants thriving in the common areas for his viewers or working part time at Western’s Finch Greenhouse. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71781

Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan

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… says Dr. Dee Sherwood , associate professor of social work and member of Western's new Native American Affairs … ripples through Indigenous families and communities. So why do we celebrate this person who subjugated, tortured and … of color," Sherwood says. "We need to look back and say, 'How did we get to where we're at?' Then, ‘What do we think …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… account or navigating any job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by visiting any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in … of Aviation: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The biggest spring event is the annual Spring Career Fair in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… Making History “I really have seen it grow from everything done underground and working to make strides, and I think we’ve really done that … on campus (in 2016), a lot of the work I would do is how to be inclusive, how to be an ally,” Nguyễn says. “But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

Executive board room at medical campus named in honor of Dunns

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… Dunns that was announced in November 2017 during a special donor reception at the W.E. Upjohn M.D. Campus. Through his … very pleased with the development of the medical school and how it has grown," he said. During the unveiling, Linda Dunn … occur in the board room will always be about—how can we work together in a positive way to continue our success and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47508

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… Fall Leadership Conference since 2023. “It’s a tremendous honor for our college to receive the Friend of FCS … Leah Brinker , MIFCS president-elect, remarked on how the college has supported their mission and FCS. “As … MIFCS members’ classrooms,” Brinker said. “Future educators don’t just learn theory at WMU—they learn the profession …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

Miller hosts Valentine’s Day-themed Kzoo Sings

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… Tier lobby. The February song is "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge, and … a full cash bar and complimentary snacks will be provided. How it works "Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38102

Esports summer camp at WMU lets youth hone skills, explore growing industry

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… topic. They'll teach mindset, communication, leadership and how you use that in the game, and then they practice in the … stuff," he says. "We live in a different time where you can do so much with this knowledge." Esports also open up … him on a video game and he's very competitive and learns to work on teams, and he wouldn't get that otherwise," says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54279