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Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… training, ILS implementation and customer service training. However, Douglas’ most memorable moments are those spent … to see me because his daughter will be attending WMU in the fall.”  Heading into retirement, Douglas plans to spend more …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… most outstanding non-faculty employees—those who reach far beyond their assigned responsibilities to give … our business processes." Currie was repeatedly praised for how quickly she learned her unit's new parking management … her cooking knowledge. "Her contributions are significant to our students' experience at WMU. [Christin] takes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646

Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program

College of Education and Human Development

… needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says  Austin Giles . Starting … Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our … program at WMU. "I would recommend it to anyone." In fall 2022, Western became the first university in Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283

Latest sales win makes WMU most victorious university in national competition's history

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… on Sarah Obermeyer and Ryan Demas competed in the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition. KALAMAZOO—A team of …  at the University of Central Missouri, during the fall semester, with one student taking top honors in the … A marketing presentation answering the question, "How might a State Farm agent educate and promote a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57501

Megan Hause is carving her own path

Haworth College of Business

… team. I did more than marketing on the team—I learned how to sell and strategize opportunities to reach our quotas … Award “To apply for the Bronconess scholarship, applicants must be an LBS student and submit a video explaining a … looking forward to the road ahead. “I feel confident that I can carve my own path with my career and be able to achieve …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/marketinglbsmegan-hausebronconess

New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning

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… lecture hall with the neutral color pallet? Interested in how augmented reality can strengthen traditional two-dimensional lessons? Have an … visual identity and name will be introduced everywhere next fall. The department will continue to operate on the third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331

Advertising student snags one of three statewide scholarships

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… Treystar and has been active with Habitat for Humanity and Fall Welcome at WMU. Everett says his academic experiences … associate professor of marketing. "I've learned how to think outside of the box," Everett says of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1838

Veteran faculty member to address criminality of climate change

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… University Center for the Study of Ethics in Society Fall 2013 Lecture Series will try to answer that question … Perspectives" and is free and open to the public. A significant number of commentators on the issue of global warming … Government." A collection of case studies, it shed light on how the connections between U.S. business and government …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9484

Pivot from final exams leads to increase in organizational change leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. David Szabla KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The biggest benefit I get out of presenting at a conference is learning what other scholars are working on and checking how my own work fits into the broader scholarship in the … a comprehensive suite of professional competencies is far more powerful than a passing a exam." That's why  Dr.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73220

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… local organizations are launching an event series this fall encouraging residents to engage with the question, … Kalamazoo Public Library’s downtown branch. Participants can register using this link:  https://linktr.ee/kzoolwl   … know the Kalamazoo area has so much to offer in helping us show the way towards a life well lived for all.” The event …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0