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High school students honored with WMU writing awards

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… Anonymous (not verified) on The competition accepted journalistic, non-fiction and creative works. KALAMAZOO— Seventeen … the honors college, who pledged financial support to launch what will become an annual program. Contest winners … of Centerburg (Ohio) High School, second place for "Struggles for Power: The Plague of Humanity" Sophia C. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7513

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource management major at … my deep love for people,” says Parent of Wixom, Michigan . “What appeals to me the most about working in human resources … to guide her.     “The change management course had the biggest impact on me, teaching me how necessary organizational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

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… An early "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" movie premiere, discussion with Marvel comic creator Gabby Rivera and comic … just go see a fun movie.’ How do we use the principles and what's being learned and seen and experienced in this movie … a hand in developing technology." Students will present what they have learned throughout the program to their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies

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… resources Among the helpful resources already available is a workshop called Navigating WMU Essential Studies: … the WMU Essential Studies Design: Where Does My Course Fit? What Is Needed for a Successful Review?” Assessing WMU Essential Studies Student Learning Outcomes: What Assessment Evidence Is Needed?” “Electronic Submission: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731

WMU offers on-campus summer reading event for families

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… of a never-before-available Dr. Seuss children's book is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1 , at the Western Michigan University Bernhard Center. "What Pet Should I Get?" is a recently discovered Seuss book written sometime between …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25681

Student-athletes ready to tackle senior seasons

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… a few seasoned student-athletes are giving a glimpse into what it's like juggling academics, athletics and life in general. ENGAGING … shirt senior, football player Justin Tranquill has seen his share of summer training. In fact, it's one of his

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54896

Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing

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… Magreth Haji fell in love with aeronautics while flying on what was at that time the largest passenger … and its smooth overseas flight capability. “I expressed this fascination to my mother and without doubt she gave me an … of my success. Even when they did not quite understand what I was doing in school, they kept supporting me during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017

Distance education as an opportunity for empathy

Haworth College of Business

… Distance education as an opportunity for empathy Submitted by … flexibility, simplicity and communication, and that's what I’ve been trying to do,” he says. Dr. Scott Cowley … related to working from home and social distancing. “What I love is that some students who have been adding songs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58692

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

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… 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