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Author to keynote annual Chavez Scholarship fundraiser
News
… KALAMAZOO--Southwest Michigan will celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez this month … recounts her life growing up in a family of migrant farm workers and how she overcame the disadvantages of this background, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/277
Former U.S. congressmen and elections director will lead 'Protecting Democracy' discussion
We Talk
… board members and public health officials to election workers and members of Congress, public servants face … Democracy’ speakers will help us better understand how and why we must protect them.” Jeff Breneman , WMU vice … politics, that shared values outrank partisan attacks.” Doors for the event will open at 12:30 p.m. in Ballroom A …
https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2024/09/wetalk-wevote-protecting-democracy-panel-discussion
The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter
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… science, have likely only seen the early technology Rhodes worked on in history books. "I remember even before Windows and laptops and personal computers. When I first … in accountancy so he could get a better understanding of how to run his business and eventually keep his own books. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590
New bachelor's degree with high-tech music spin offered
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… (not verified) on The first cohort will begin coursework in fall 2014. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University … the field of music production, which increasingly is being done on laptop computers. Students entering the program do … major together. "The changes are just breathtaking in both how fast they're happening and how profound they are," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15748
Western staff honored for making a difference for students, University success
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… faculty, staff and visitors of Ellsworth Hall, “always doing it with a friendly smile and greeting for other staff … a Ph.D. in positive attitude and wrote her dissertation on ‘How to Promote a Positive Image of WMU’ while wearing a … adding that includes thousands of meals a day. He is working with Kalamazoo Valley Community College to establish …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72256
WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary
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… WMU student wins honorable mention for documentary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … in the film, video and media studies program, who has worked closely with Billings. "She earned this award for a … experience, going into more detail about his life and how hard it was for him growing up." Simon grew up in West …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31328
International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success
Haworth College of Business
… a professional, adapting her goals as she learns more about how she will apply her degree. Seethal Albert “My aim is to … but also as a student. She says, “I've discovered how adaptive and strong I can be in unfamiliar or … the career ahead of her. “My current career goals are to work for an American marketing or sales organization while …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74601
The Velvelettes: A legendary Motown group born on Western's campus
News
… lessons, and I would walk four of five blocks every day … I don't think I missed a lesson until I was 22." That passion … to pass the time, but when they caught wind of a talent show at Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity with a $25 prize, … "We really weren't interested. We were so into our school work and that kind of thing." But Street's parents urged …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63261
Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship
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… "Being an intern here definitely helps me get a foot in the door," he says. Higgins linked up with AZO through the … Gift. Throughout the summer, Higgins had the opportunity to work alongside airport leaders, learning the ins and outs of … came to Western with his sights on the captain's chair. However, he diverted his plans after his first experience in …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead
Second City returns to WMU for employee training session
News
… the sketch comedy group back to campus to focus on the workplace topics of bullying, violence prevention and generational differences. The new presentation, "Working Better Together: Understanding and Responding to … these topics, Second City will address what bullying is and how bullying as well as violence in the workplace can be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/238