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Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others

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… need in the Kalamazoo area when she started volunteering with Meals on Wheels .  "One of the seniors I met is … helps us connect."  Moments like that are life lessons you wouldn't expect to get from a business class. But … your community is something everyone should experience. You can take it and apply it to any of your jobs; caring about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331

Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western

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… during spring semester while he competed internationally with the US Natural Track Luge Team. Courtesy: Miriam … and Romania. Courtesy: Miriam Jennewein Cookman and his younger sister, Katie, placed fifth in the team competition … years—it’s among the largest merit-based programs in American higher education—paired with Western’s world-class …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

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… an effort to flatten the curve and mitigate risk associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic, and it's new territory … range of emotions, running from fear to confidence that I can do this," says Stinson, who spent the weekend learning … care professional—I've been doing this for over 40 years—you always have to think on your feet. So, I can always go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… County Ready 4s (KCR4s). The organization partners with pre-K classrooms in Kalamazoo County to advance … I believe in so deeply about how early childhood education can change the trajectory of a child's life that I just want … and found residents were concerned about the well-being of young children, their support and preparation for life. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

Gaining marketable skills as a student staffer

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… competency-based resume training and a practice interview with a career specialist or employer. STUDENT GROWTH In the … might not be otherwise involved on campus, and it significantly contributes to the development of students' career … becoming part of a community, it's about finding out what your individual strengths are." SERVING UP SUCCESS Nathan A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54716

Internship helps brew exciting career now on tap for student

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… Valley Community College's sustainable brewing partnership. With the help Dr. Marcel Zondag, associate professor of … to recognize the importance of experiential learning. "When you find what you want to do, stick to it and make sure you … all your effort into it, getting as much experience as you can," says Taylor. "Who you know is important. Use the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53045

Future educators hit the ropes course to enhance collaboration skills

College of Education and Human Development

… camp that provides a free summer camp for more than 50,000 youth in the Kalamazoo County area. The camps target … and leadership development types of programs. And so with the students from TRIO FESP, we spent a day doing some … yourself and that often you will not know what you can truly accomplish until you at least try. You may truly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71574

WMU refocuses marketing efforts, updating on-campus communications

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… amenities, which rival those of major metropolitan cities, with excellent athletics and a great college town. It’s no … higher education climate While we have so much for which we can be proud, the world has changed around us. We now find … think big. Keep an eye out in the coming days and weeks for your opportunity to get involved in building our brand. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49998

WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

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… start at 10 a.m. Any class that starts before 10 a.m. is canceled. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check … University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442

Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU

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… Wednesday in the Lee Honors College lounge, will kick off with "Taking Inspiration from Women of the Civil Rights … her life to transforming grief into advocacy for empowering youth. Since the death of her 17-year-old son during a … Payne Law Office, Kalamazoo. Feb. 15 —"Activist Tools You Can Use," PechaKucha presentation with WMU student leaders. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365