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Future nurse embraces nontraditional approach to education, opportunities to explore global perspective

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… herself twiddling her thumbs in class after finishing her work, she wondered what more she could do to expand her knowledge of the world. “I’ve been … feeling I want.” In the days before classes begin, however, Simpson is taking the opportunity to travel. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68812

Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Teaching Award during a ceremony Friday, Oct. 29 . “We do not often get to experience the instructional excellence … we are rarely ever in their teaching and learning spaces; however, we see their achievements in the quality of our … by the University to recognize faculty members for their work. Eckert is an associate professor of marketing; Gogan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/66033

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… session will follow. Admission is free for students. A donation of $15 per person is suggested for other guests. … the conference, from planning, recruitment and training to working as mentors to younger students. Business students in … learn that it doesn't matter what your background is or how old you are; you can make a positive difference in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… emerging in Michigan, Dr. Michael Famiano knew he had to do something to help students in need at Western Michigan … status. A new board has been established, led by social work graduate student Cressie Vargo . "My vision for the … connection," she says. "What I'm looking at is how can we keep this momentum going? Building that strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Western offers new course on the intersection of artificial intelligence and writing

College of Arts and Sciences

… at key moments, empowering students to anticipate how their exploration of AI writing tools will shape their … navigating AI at Western and in higher education generally. Working in collaboration, they seek to establish guidelines … enhance student learning in AI topics. Dr. Gwen Tarbox “We don’t know how AI will evolve or what it will look like in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71959

Second City returns to WMU for employee training session

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… the sketch comedy group back to campus to focus on the workplace topics of bullying, violence prevention and generational differences. The new presentation, "Working Better Together: Understanding and Responding to … these topics, Second City will address what bullying is and how bullying as well as violence in the workplace can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/238

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… with the company. "I'll mainly be programming, coding and working with Kellogg’s clients, helping them with their … with computers and numbers. "It's interesting for me to see how as users, or as humans, we can use programming or coding to automate things or to do so many other things beyond our capabilities. Wong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

Lillie Foland is a project prodigy

Haworth College of Business

… my comfort zone,” she says. “What I didn’t realize was how much I would grow as a professional throughout my … into projects that helped her learn and grow.     “The biggest lesson I’ve learned throughout my time as a business … her entire education.    “I discovered what it was like work at a company with an amazing culture and gain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71275

WMU Today to go online, feature self-published announcements

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… WMU Today will no longer be accepted by email. With this workflow change, employees will make submissions using the … on WMU Today online at wmich.edu/wmutoday . If you do not have a role in CMS, contact an employee in your unit, … about WMU CMS, including roles and instructions on how to create a bulletin, contact Bradley Horstman . Each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55181

Event provides 'peek into treasures' of award-winning authors' collection

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… pose with selections of their published and unpublished works that are now a part of the University Libraries. … visit to the remarkable exhibit at the Richmond Center shows this is exactly the case.” "The event will help individuals understand how an archive of this kind, documenting the work and life experiences of artists and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65958