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Thousands of students, families on campus for 2015 orientation

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… families on campus for 2015 orientation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Students gather for an orientation session. … Two types of orientation programs are offered. The biggest one, New Student Orientation, is for incoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24757

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

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… career has been focused on myself and my development, and now I can change that narrative by making a difference," … work with the Refugee Outreach Collective . One program the nonprofit offers connects volunteers with resettled refugees … ago, and the mother worked as a nurse. Here, they are struggling to find jobs that pay well enough to support their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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… to young people today: climate change. "I already see a notable difference in our environment from when I was a … tied to everything: politics, injustice, infrastructure, economics—climate change truly affects every aspect of our … sustainability and conservation of natural resources. "We know now that climate change is here, that the harms are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74224

Employers to vie for job, intern candidates at spring career fairs

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… job, intern candidates at spring career fairs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Hundreds of employers will … on campus with their selected first-round candidates. The biggest spring event is the annual February Career Fair, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/51134

Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary

Haworth College of Business

… Zhang Career Center. Premier Partner of the Year—Kellogg Company Employer of the Year—Greenleaf Hospitality … 2015, the facility was named the Zhang Career Center in honor of Charles and Lynn Zhang. "The career readiness … of the Haworth College of Business, and we are especially honored to be able to help prepare the next generation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52266

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… program is our strongest yet," says Dr. Frank Gambino , WMU professor of marketing and director of the … moderate discussion on shifting consumer buying patterns, innovative workplace models, new marketplace dynamics, … from Amazon Prime, Shoprite, Smucker's, Meijer, the Kellogg Co. and Kroger. Bill McDermott , CEO of SAP and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52391

Emeritus publishes architectural tours of central Kalamazoo

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… architectural tours of central Kalamazoo Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stroh KALAMAZOO—A six-year labor of love … places we've driven by many times but may have never really noticed or looked closely at before." Tour areas and topics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12737

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… support. When students move to college, they are no longer overseen by IDEIA, they are then covered … students find a university that best fits their needs. It's not a random decision, doing a little bit more … for students with disabilities (OSD). The university cannot reach out and do anything for them if they don't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… States Advisory Council on Human Trafficking . "It's an honor to serve not just our country, but to also be part of a bigger system that is working on behalf of vulnerable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center

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… established businesses offered by WMU center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Register by 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7. … part in workshops offered by the Small Business and Technology Development Center located at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806