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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

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… Mich.—With fall classes on the horizon, Kalamazoo's mayor is welcoming the Western Michigan University community back … of activities on campus, but don't be afraid to check out what is happening downtown or in other parts of the city," … degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make our community a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

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

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

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

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students in Dr. Lisa Baker's lab learn about neuroanatomy through the … providing students with opportunities to practice what they learned in applied settings, be it through … in experiential learning," says Vasquez Heilig. "What Western offers students is remarkable, and we want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

WMU's foster youth support program to get $750,000 from state

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… on KALAMAZOO--The new Michigan budget approved by the Legislature June 5 includes $750,000 in the Department of Human … earn college degrees. The item in the DHS appropriation is part of an overall state budget that also includes a 2.31 … it is not yet possible to develop an accurate estimate of what that the tuition restraint incentive would mean to WMU. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/771

Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… tater tot festival to Grand Rapids Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kendall Soto KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Get ready to … a Western Michigan University event management alumna, is part of the team bringing one of the nation's first tater … been a staple in some way," says Soto. "We got thinking what was the next best thing and potatoes are one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness

We Talk

… We Talk and Fetzer Institute partner to ease political divisiveness Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … grant to support Western Michigan University's civil discourse initiative, We Talk , to expand its educational … not about politics but rather about who we are as people, what we care about and our dreams for the future. Every …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67459