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WMU student places first at national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… and solve their challenges.” Being able to sell in this way is a hallmark of the WMU Haworth sales and business … for role-play, I was so proud that I kept pushing to become better and better. There were times throughout the semester … which is absolutely one of my goals for students who step up and put in the many hours necessary to compete,” she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73378
WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years
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… of dancing and entertainment that bridges the generations between WMU students and Kalamazoo-area senior citizens. The … . Senior Prom The Senior Prom began in 1988 as a way for older WMU alumni and area residents to share an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802
WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week
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… Health Week. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Broncos lift each other up. That's the message from the Western Student Association … for Mental Health Week . "This pandemic has taken so much away from communities," says Matt Carl , GSA director of … that ignites the sense of community at Western that we always had and really get it going again." "Broncos really do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584
Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs
Haworth College of Business
… from this year's competition. "The competition is a great way for students to develop their business ideas, looking … take to launch products and services, which will set them up for success if they refine their ideas and move them …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45485
Life cycle and social impact assessment expert to speak at WMU
Sustainability
… lecture at Western Michigan University Thursday, March 15 . Update March 9, 2018: Dr. Gregory Norris’ visit, originally … the Living Community Challenge. These programs point the way to restorative futures in which buildings, products, … the globe drive sustainable development from the bottom up. Its projects include the Social Hot Spots Database, a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45259
WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning
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… parents purchased dozens of privacy screens kids can set up to block out the background during their virtual classes. … of helping kids out with words of encouragement and a way to shield them from judgment aligns with Wright's … Wright is a Future Educator Program scholar—a partnership between WMU, Kalamazoo Public Schools and the Kalamazoo …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393
Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers
W Magazine
… of her Communicating About Taboo Topics course. Designed and taught by Dr. Mark Orbe , Taboo Topics relies on … once caused him to openly sob. But negativity is not always the prevailing feeling. Participants have also been … survivor. One memorable question: if you had to choose between being Jewish during the Holocaust or a North …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619
All WMU campuses close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather
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… Campus looks like a snow globe on Nov. 18. Students bundle up as heavy snow piles up to more than a foot on campus. … winter fun as snow falls on campus. Students made their way to classes early on Friday, Nov. 18, in the snow before … Jan. 31—Snow and icy conditions closed WMU. 2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and expected severely cold temperatures …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69896
Summer construction to cause few traffic disruptions on campus
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… Summer construction to cause few traffic disruptions on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Kalamazoo artist Joshua Diedrich was commissioned to design the piece to celebrate WMU’s history and create a more … because of bad weather. The project is slated to take place between July 6 and 19 . West Michigan, as it runs between …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16683
Institute is taking local high school students to China for summer camp
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… on Shanghai Museum of Ancient Art KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A group of 10 local high school students will travel to China in … of one China-bound student, reports that the decision to sign up her daughter for the summer camp was not a difficult … program was adapted from the Hanban and is specifically designed for high school students. "This experience will open …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40712