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Digital media strategy addressed in next Keystone Series talk

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… president of MLive Media Group will share insights into digital media strategies later this month when he … Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Kayla Hunt at (269) 387-6059 or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6277

Provost and dean discuss Grow Your Own on education podcast

College of Education and Human Development

… Grow Your Own on education podcast Submitted by Chris Hybels on Drs. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart. … we had this discussion last spring, the interim dean said 'Can we manage this?' And what we said was, by any means … the 17 year old who's graduated from high school and comes into college living in the dorms. But we're talking about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75250

Winter Carnival and charity polar plunge open to community

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… KALAMAZOO—Winter at Western Michigan University may never be the same. To showcase Western Michigan University's sixth … Kalamazoo Polar Plunge will feature hardy souls jumping into Goldsworth Valley Pond as motivation for their family … There will be a heated hospitality tent where carnivalgoers can warm up between activities and a stage for live music …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4505

Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa

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… in South Africa Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tracey Joubert plans to bring the skills she learns in Western's … goes unaddressed. Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind or visually impaired are unemployed. "In … implement full programs with children and get out into more schools and create awareness of this need as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565

Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning

W Magazine

… above was galvanized as the COVID-19 crisis swept the globe and campuses cleared out to mitigate the spread. From … commitment to giving us the best possible education they can,” says Jolin Cramer, who completed her bachelor's degree … new tools, as well," he says. "Our staff worked long hours, into the night and throughout the weekend, to make sure that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… Brandon Owen has found where he belongs Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For … met with Danielle Field , director of SPuRS, to dive deeper into the elements of his success.  “Being aware of my … MBA. Later, he hopes to attend a doctoral program where he can continue researching his passions in supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420

WMU dining remains open, transitions to carry-out only

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… University has switched to distance learning for the time being, the campus, including student housing, remains open. … longer will we have any type of self-serve. Everything will be packaged for grab-and-go. We will offer breakfast, lunch … meal plans and accepting Dining Dollars, credit cards and cash. Food supplies remain in abundance at WMU, Gipper says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58531

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation … interviews. Instead of playing catch-up, we decided to lean into it and become a resource for the entire campus … problem-solving, data analytics and other skills students can demonstrate. Ultimately the project should help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

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… St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics Submitted by Anonymous (not … Western Michigan University community is invited to plunge into the icy waters of a makeshift glacial pool in Lawson … for Special Olympics. This year's goal is $20,000. Anyone can take the plunge for a minimum registration fee—a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… care workers Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members of Western Michigan University’s incoming freshman … across the country. “My goal is to do as much as I can to help people in need,” says Ryan Barker , a Wisconsin … him to sew the replaceable N95 and HEPA filters that go into the devices. When two more printers arrive, he’ll be

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007