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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