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Rising stars in WMU sales and marketing program place at competition

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… Rising stars in WMU sales and marketing program place at … coaching was." First-time coach Juday learned about what it takes to achieve successful results. "Throughout … process, the concept that in sales you really do get out what you put in was reaffirmed for me. Preparation is key. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38878

Most WMU offices closed Labor Day weekend

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… weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 1. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential … closed Monday, Sept. 1 , in observance of U.S. Labor Day. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … Monday, Sept. 1, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Santorini Grill and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18095

He’s back: James Rhodes’ 40-year WMU story

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on James Rhodes, faculty specialist in computer science, has more than 30 years of … “I always liked school ever since kindergarten. School is what I do,” says Rhodes, whose love of learning and STEM … as automated vehicles and robots, mean job security—the biggest benefit of the computer science career. Students will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65975

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… here in the United States," she says. That dream is about to come full circle as Wong prepares to graduate in … engineer in the information technology department at Kellogg's—a position she was offered after a successful … potential career path. "It's amazing to see how we can use what we're taught in classes into the real world with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce

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… Western expert: Pandemic sparked a 'she-cession,' disproportionately forcing women out of the workforce … rates have increased. That changed in February 2020. "What's happened over the last year has just been striking," … The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports moms were laid off or furloughed at a rate three times working dads due to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63542

Balance leads to MBA for Erica Nowicki

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— MBA student Erica Nowicki is taking full advantage of the HyFlex MBA program at … full-time with the federal government at the Defense Logistics Agency while being a single parent, the flexible … satisfied with my choice because I was able to execute what I was learning to my work and could also draw from my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73613

WMU teacher ed programs projected to grow 36% with Future Proud Michigan Educator Grow Your Own

College of Education and Human Development

… by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"The best thing about what we're learning is that we don't want kids to replace their original … Kristi   VanderWoude , a kindergarten teacher at West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. VanderWoude …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72182

Welcome basket items sought for Seita students

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… will welcome its seventh class of Seita Scholars this fall, and many of these students, who have aged out of … their school year successful. The Seita Scholars program is collecting new items for welcome packs for these students and is in need of essential living and personal health care …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16892

WMU digital marketing professor wins national teaching award by being 'R.E.A.L.' in the classroom

Haworth College of Business

… marketing educator of the year. Competition finalists presented their portfolio and teaching impact to judges … and achievements of my students that shined through in what I presented. I’m lucky to have a role in what they do.” Cowley’s winning presentation focused, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69581

Renowned scholar to tackle evolution, intelligent design

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… on Padian KALAMAZOO--An internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues will visit the Western Michigan University campus at … Sciences' annual Theodosia Hadley Lecture, discussing "What Darwin Said (and Didn't Say): Evolution, Intelligent …

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