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'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… of Western's music theatre performance program. "In this business, you just never know; you can pour your heart … to identify and relate to many people in the show. That's what I imagine people like about it; you want to see your … act. I knew I liked to be in the high school play. That's what I knew at the time. So, I feel so incredibly grateful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Making 'work from home' work for you

W Magazine

… the absence of a dedicated home office, many of us grabbed what we could and set up makeshift workstations at the … in ergonomics, or the study of how we work. “And that discomfort, if it continues without us doing something about … minutes at a time before taking a break. Some researchers suggest that we should also not stand in the same position for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62168

Yousef Alavi obituary

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… Western Michigan University emeritus in mathematics and statistics, died May 21 . He was 85. Alavi joined the faculty … 38 years of service to the University. He was chair of what was then the Department of Mathematics and Statistics … was recognized in 1996, when WMU presented him with what is now the Distinguished Teaching Award. In addition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7363

Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts

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… Fulbright specialist envisions more conflict as Arctic ice melts Submitted by … workshop that developed realistic scenarios for what future Arctic conflicts might look like. The event, … industry and government. Among the questions debated were: What would border security look like for Arctic nations? How …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47942

Events explore ethical questions of teaching

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO--A philosopher-educator will take listeners on an ethical quest into the realm of the classroom … upcoming events at Western Michigan University. Dr. Chris Higgins will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, in Room 2008 of … an Ethical Quest: Pitfalls and Possibilities," will explore what draws people to the work of teaching and sustains them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/236

Dell financial executive to present business college talk

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… will be featured in the next Western Michigan University Distinguished Speaker Series, hosted by the Haworth College of … of finance, will present "Business Models and Leadership: What WMU Did and Did Not Teach Me" at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9971

WMU closed Monday Jan. 27, due to severe weather

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… severe weather Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is closed Monday, Jan. 27. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential … and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed Monday, Jan. 27 , due to severe weather. All … are closed. The WMU Bookstore is also closed Jan. 27. Biggby Coffee is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Subway is open 10 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13022

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is … and collected data on the program at Western, weighing what worked and what didn't and determining what the program could look like …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Taking the leap: Erin Rogers’ journey at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Ever since, she has been practicing her craft. She is now a sales and business marketing major in her senior … and the key players that are a part of it. I trust that what I have learned from the sales program will provide me … with Stryker once she graduates, She looks forward to what comes next. “I plan to use the skills I have learned in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69496

U.S. strategies in East Asia topic of lecture by visiting scholar

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… U.S. strategies in East Asia topic of lecture by visiting scholar Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wei … and which regional institutions it commits itself to and to what extent. Wei also suggests that without coordination with and support from key …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4294