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Latino Student Alliance to kick off 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month at Western

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… us … Hispanic. That's just the start; look more into our work ethic, what we believe in, what we do around the … and Hispanic communities at Western and provide supportive social, academic and cultural programming for its members. … comes with the promise of a brighter future. She grew up working alongside her family in farm fields, picking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69230

Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate

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… Promise recipient herself. "I really love it." Wilson is working as a pathway coach for the Kalamazoo Promise. It's … experiences I've had have taught me how to … do the groundwork and create a foundation to build something," she says. … have recommended as they've seen her grow as a leader and social justice advocate. " Dr. Luchara Wallace was one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463

Southwest Michigan slates 2018 Chávez awards dinner

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… Mich.—Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader César E. Chávez Saturday, … for many years. Community awards Receiving the Chávez Social Justice Leadership Award is Susan Reed of Kalamazoo, … ideals of justice and equality shown by civil rights and social justice icons Chávez, Martin Luther King Jr. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45757

Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee

College of Aviation

… England, as one of his most satisfying and challenging work experiences of his career.  "Doc" returned to the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/02/swanson

Three accountancy students receive $15,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… earned the award through their academic excellence and hard work. The merit-based scholarship is intended to encourage … dean’s list honors while gaining relevant experience working part time at Cortez Tax & Accounting. He furthered … trip to Ireland, which has a focus on  environmental, social, and governance initiatives and reporting . She has …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/pcaob-scholarship

Central campus construction results in parking adjustments

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… former Bigelow and Hoekje halls were located to continue work on the new Center Neighborhood. The widened fence area … bath areas maintained by house staff and third-floor social and recreational areas open to all residents. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15485

Agreement speeds up time it takes GVSU students to earn master's degree

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… to take religious studies courses at that university while working toward a Master of Arts in comparative religion at … or 400-level REL courses, up to 12 credit hours of coursework toward the WMU master's degree, including six credits … program go on to Ph.D. programs in the humanities and social sciences, law school, education and nonprofit work," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53604

Persisting through the pandemic

W Magazine

… challenges—a pandemic, an economic crisis, political and social strife—and yet, we persisted. In the University’s … Sime Curkovic provided business students with professional work experience by coordinating remote projects with … “I don't think there's anything we can't accomplish if we work on it together,” adds Bott. “That's what this last year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63786

WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) world

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… WMU Career Services works to connect graduates to employers in new (remote) … are building "power skills" to position themselves as valuable assets for companies looking to weather the storm. … about art. (Photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing practices.) Sell is using that focus right …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59795

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… in many different internship positions and has learned what works well for her. “After my first year at Western Michigan University, I landed an internship making social media graphics for the Iron Mountain Downtown … Co. and Doner, Larsen discovered that her passion lies in social media and strategy. From becoming a social media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665