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Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaders are forged in crisis. It comes as no surprise then that Kordell Smith emerged as a standout … grew up in Southfield, Michigan, had visited three schools. None seemed to fit, and he’d have to choose between sales … business. He had a knack for negotiating and loved to haggle for bargains at garage sales with his friends. That …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046
WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development
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… WMU engineers design novel methods that could accelerate virus vaccine development Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60015
Counseling Services offers support as WMU returns to campus
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… many aspects of everyday life, and higher education is no different. While adapting routines for health and … anything like this in their lifetime. It's okay to not have all of the answers and to need extra support." … for updated and accurate information. The transition from "normal life" to stay-at-home orders and distance learning …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60511
Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance
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… my wife makes as a teacher weekly. We would have been struggling financially and with a whole bunch of other things if … graduation, because if they don't have child care, they're not able to take classes at the level they need," says Dr. … in the community. "We're a learner-centered University. We know students come in with all kinds of needs. So, this is no …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780
Student skin care company claims entrepreneurship award
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you have sensitive skin, the struggle to find products that work well for you is very real. … that Western Michigan University student Irene Roberts knows well—one that compelled her to start Transparent Beauty … Michigan. “It seemed crazy to me that with all of the technology available that nobody had developed a way to keep …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64816
Lifelong learning classes, trips set for this summer
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… learning classes, trips set for this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Participants greet one another at an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute event. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32202
Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2024
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… will have an additional closure day on March 8 . There are no classes on Friday, March 1 , for Spirit Day and … only, contact WMU Department of Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call (269) 488-8911. Office closings apply to non-represented University employees. Many represented …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74685
University Theatre presents 'The Country Wife'
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… University Theatre presents 'The Country Wife' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo credit: John Lacko KALAMAZOO, … the Restoration comedy "The Country Wife" Oct. 23 to Nov. 1 in the Williams Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27945
Irish Festival features music, food and activities
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… free as long as they are accompanied by an adult. There is no charge for admission between 4 and 5:30 p.m. Friday or 11 a.m. and noon Saturday. Proceeds benefit Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. … favorites include food and marketplace vendors, the Tir na nOg (Land of the Young) Children's Center featuring crafts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25102
WMU received nearly $2 million in externally funded awards in April
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… million in externally funded awards in April Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … are still to be added before the June 30 end of the year. Notable grants The largest research grant, $923,700 from the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24633