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… student closer to her goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Isabel Henrickson's Haworth College of Business marketing … and career paths that combined all of her interests. “What appeals to me most about marketing is that there are so … other fields,” says Henrickson. “I always said I was unsure what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and being …

… corporate pizza parties using Reddit memes Submitted by Chris Hybels on Vanessa Hills KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pizza parties … organizational pizza parties are the humorous answer to "What can management do to satisfy, reward or reward … perspective for organizations," explains Hills. Hills suggests organizations should be seeking feedback from their …

… 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 …

… 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 …

… Cali.—In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows , an alumna of Western Michigan … When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement … get outraged,” says Burrows. “And then they apologize for what the medical profession has done. Doctors have told us …

… Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events Submitted by … going to have food, dance performances, music and the biggest thing will be a fashion show,” Cortes says. "It's so … come from different countries, and to see their struggle is what motivates us to continue to further our education in …

… 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 …

… 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, …

… 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 …

… 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 …