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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

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… 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

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… 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

Voter education gets a boost with new online campus tool

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… resource offered through Western Michigan University. Learn how to register, when and where to vote, and even what … in the 2020 general election, and the expectation is to do the same for the election this year, says Emma Baratta , … compared to the national level,” says Baratta. “If you don’t vote, someone else is going to do it for you. You want …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69564

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… supply,” says Hempel. “If you're just one small garden, you don't have enough produce to supply a farmers market’s … during Seed’s inception, leading to hours-long video calls working and discussing the project. All four group members … produce.  “It was really exciting for me, because I got to show off this project I’d been working on for a year and show

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… emerging in Michigan, Dr. Michael Famiano knew he had to do something to help students in need at Western Michigan … status. A new board has been established, led by social work graduate student Cressie Vargo . "My vision for the … connection," she says. "What I'm looking at is how can we keep this momentum going? Building that strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award

The Evaluation Center

… stellar reputation in the field. I feel lucky to work here and be in a position to help people learn about … Incoming MAE President, Dr. Krystin Martens , shared how unique this annual opportunity is, saying, “We … local nonprofits. These innovative initiatives illustrate how Wingate and her colleagues The Evaluation Center live …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648

Lillie Foland is a project prodigy

Haworth College of Business

… my comfort zone,” she says. “What I didn’t realize was how much I would grow as a professional throughout my … into projects that helped her learn and grow.     “The biggest lesson I’ve learned throughout my time as a business … her entire education.    “I discovered what it was like work at a company with an amazing culture and gain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71275

University names top student employee, supervisor of students

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… The week is dedicated to the 3,500 student employees who work on campus each academic year. It is a time to recognize … contributions they make to the University, as well as to showcase an outstanding student employee and supervisor. … more than eight years, she works with the Student Ambassador Program, which has a credo of service, attitude, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30870