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Sales students take second place at national competition

Haworth College of Business

… Griffith on Trenton Sands (left) and Erin Rogers (right) finished second at the 2022 State Farm Marketing and Sales … of the social media platform helped them better understand what Gen Z seeks in a brand. The Western team’s approach was … “I’m definitely proud of how Erin and I were both able to juggle not only this competition, but our many different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… beat! Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting several wins in DownBeat magazine's 44th annual … Graduate and undergraduate students secured seven awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz … Graduate College Outstanding Arrangement-Vocal “What About Today?” Greg Jasperse , professor. Faith Quashie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Time to review WMU's winter weather closure policy

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… up and creating hazards for both pedestrians and motorists. With the winter season just around the corner, this time of year is a good time to review Western Michigan University's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/50826

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in April

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in April Submitted by Raine Kuch on Attend a CELCIS conversation circle to discuss social and local topics with students learning English. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45682

Grad student knows the rewards of studying abroad at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For Francisco Viana de Sousa Santos , studying abroad is nothing new. … future career in finance. “I am starting to understand how what we learn in the classroom can be applied to the real … job of preparing me for this,” he says. While Santos is somewhat of an expert in living abroad, he says the experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74890

Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There is nothing like a good mystery or the intrigue of secret … For sophomore Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez , that feeling is part of what she loves about her chosen major at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

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… on Jemele Hill KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acclaimed author and activist Jemele Hill will speak on the campus of Western Michigan … learn how to be vocal leaders and better take a stand for what is right,” Jones says. About Jemele Hill Hill’s more … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

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… Deanne Puca on Performance at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, is free and open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's … Gilmore Theatre Complex on the main WMU campus. The event is free. "Black Lives, Black Words" is an international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery Submitted by Erin Flynn … it’s very surreal in the most powerful way as I witness what has happened,” she says. “The emotional recovery helps … there is more right with you than wrong with you, no matter what is wrong,’” she says. Gray is already looking for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking … then see the transition in how they interact with her and what she brings to them in that music therapy visit and how … helping them make progress so they can articulate what's happening in music and how that translates into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317