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Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
News
… contemporaries that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. Western Michigan University students are … a bridge for students wishing to enhance their WMU degree with an international experience that will also give them a … Education, 97 percent of respondents agreed that candidates with international study or work experience will likely have …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904
The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark
Haworth College of Business
… from Chicago, Illinois, certainly has the "it" factor. With the mission to mentor the newest generation of budding … noticed that youth in the digital age have been struggling to build their confidence in communication skills, … 2023, Vittorini hosted his first-ever, in-person event. With 125 attendees, the sold-out Vitt Factor Professional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677
Keith Watkins
First-Year Faces
… me. That’s something I can do because I can come up with the ideas.” This fall, Watkins will begin his journey … helping graduates build and maintain valuable relationships with clients by creating, delivering and communicating. What … over any of the other colleges I was looking at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543
Business professor earns national student impact award
Haworth College of Business
… overcome, consistency of chapter quality and involvement with local SHRM activities. The WMU chapter has experienced substantial growth in membership with Stamper at the helm. Additionally, student leaders have … development programs for members, including working closely with both the Kalamazoo-area Human Resource Management …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60498
WMU employs state-of-the-art cleaning technologies in effort to keep COVID-19 off campus
News
… Management. "I would argue that our full spectrum approach with state-of-the-art cleaning products and equipment is the … antimicrobial solution that will be used in tandem with electrostatic disinfecting equipment. "It's a product … adds Strazdas. Custodial crews are also equipped with products such as Aqueous Ozone, a powerful and nontoxic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60573
Freshwater studies graduate already making a splash in his field
News
… his career—donning his cap and gown on a paddleboard in Higgins Lake in Roscommon, Michigan, where his freshwater … in Higgins Lake. "We had a little picture ceremony with family out by the water," Bolzman says. "It was really … him to do things his own way. WMU offered that flexibility with a curriculum that allowed him to take classes remotely. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60101
Through community partnerships, Western professor highlights history of African American Muslims in Detroit
News
… complicated history." Perkins is now working in partnership with Dream of Detroit , a nonprofit focused on revitalizing … Muslims and African Muslims in the area. In collaboration with community activists, residents and digital media … things that Dream of Detroit and other organizations linked with them are doing are not limited to the Muslim community; …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64682
WMU department changes name to World Religions and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
… if you want to understand history, you can't understand it without understanding the history of religions.” The … cultural competencies valuable for citizenship and careers. With courses spanning traditions like Christianity, … global cultures and religions and their intersections with history, sociology, science, law and other fields. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74749
Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… re-certification, ASEM assessed the program quality and met with students, faculty, alumni and staff involved in the program. The evaluators were impressed with what they observed and noted the rigor of the program, … people, money and projects. This focus appeals to students with engineering and technical backgrounds who seek to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645
When data—not cars—drives the new American city
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… can be used to both understand cities and to communicate with motorists. By applying recent innovations in data … of exposure measures—primarily data on the number of users. With the increase in smartphone usage by road users, … impacts of such technologies on mobility,” says Kwigizile. “With such changes in the transportation sector, research on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70803