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Haley Jackson is the heart of human resources

Haworth College of Business

… corner of the mitten. “Starting college for the first time can be a scary and lonely experience in the beginning but … a collaborative endeavor and gaining the confidence to work with others is a crucial skill she has been refining since … system and a resource for the employees,” she says. “You must manage a delicate balance of doing what is best for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70034

Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess

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… April 5 , via distance education except for programs with hands-on instruction. Residence halls close at  7 p.m.  … remainder of the spring semester and summer sessions, which you can  view on the online schedule . For emergencies only, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63662

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… win this award," says Reid, who graduated from WMU in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in theatre design and technical … environment changes every few days or weeks. While this can sometimes be physically exhausting, it is mentally … effectively and develop relationships with everyone around you. Theatre is very much a freelance industry, and it is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

Prof wins $500,000 NSF grant to study ethics of cyberwarfare

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… Science Foundation to study ethical issues associated with cyberwarfare. Dr. Fritz Allhoff , associate professor … in cyberwarfare," Allhoff says. "When troops amass at your border and start firing missiles, things like force, … But what if the enemy shuts down your banking system? Can you fire at its capital city? These sorts of questions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10555

WMU alumna honored for efforts to curb human trafficking and end modern-day slavery

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… by a family member who trafficked her from the West African country of Togo to the United States as a child, hope … . "Hope is the worst thing to lose, because at that point you are not sure if there’s any gateway for you," she says. … focused on eradicating modern slavery, presented Hounakey with its 2020 Abolitionist Award. "We were moved not just by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61417

The Evaluation Center announces launch of innovative e-learning courses on program evaluation

The Evaluation Center

… a gap in online learning about evaluation. In collaboration with experts in evaluation and instructional design at WMU … need to know, without the fluff or academic language that can sometimes get in the way of learning,” explains … the top producers of external funding at WMU. As a thank you to the Western community for their support in creating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75490

Art exhibit examines recovery from abuse

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… second floor art gallery through the end of October and can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, … be a voice for people who have been abused sexually. "Here you see artwork that demonstrates the courage of those … "Pouring themselves out through art allows them to speak without speaking. Art is a therapeutic and beneficial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1791

Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim

W Magazine

… Megan Looker on "Education instills discipline and allows you to indulge curiosity. … The WMU environment was fun for … of "Once Upon a River" and "Q Road.” Those works, along with the author’s short story collections—"American Salvage,” a finalist for the National Book Award and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74810

Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Robyn to share their industrial engineering experiences with each other.  “I find it exciting to connect with my … automation compliance lead at Pfizer. “The path of a young engineer takes perseverance, tenacity and the ability … “ The diversity of skills, industries and projects you can really apply industrial engineering (IE) principles to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori Evesque says, … changing the way we acquire and value food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan … grown with the farmer. If shopping at a farmer’s market, you might be tempted to buy more vegetables and fruits than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822