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Western celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events

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… instead of just one week," says Jessica Cortes , a senior social work student and president of the Latino Student Alliance … , which provides assistance to migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents, as well as the Foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65642

From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… The unit can trace its history to the early 1940s.    "I worked," Kinnunen says, "with more than 40 pilots and … Russia.    "As a Marine security guard," he says, "I worked with diplomats and military personnel.  I learned …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

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… , Department of English  Dr. Jennifer Harrison , School of Social Work  Jeremy Hierholzer , Department of Aviation Sciences  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860

Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

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… life-changing impact firsthand. "I provide training workshops (for fellows) on personal and professional … meal as well as a keynote address from culinary expert and social justice advocate Chad Houser, founder and CEO of Café … literacy, paid workforce development training and life and social skills training, Café Momentum's interns build strong …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

WMU history professor discovers new stories of early Colombia

History

… to continue research for her upcoming book. Perez-Villa’s work focuses on 19th century Colombia and the stories of the … of Colombia.  Initially she planned to write about the social history as a bridge to the postcolonial era, but it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75941

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… Doubblestein began her service at WMU in 1999 as a student worker. She earned her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees while continuing to work for the University. In 2007, Doubblestein was hired as … front desk to supervising student employees and managing social media. "She revolutionized our Facebook page, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… have conducted research or engaged in projects, usually working closely with Western faculty members. One student … of behavioral neuroscience, among other things. Another worked with a faculty member to learn about the structure of … and administration— Robert Carico of Jackson, Michigan Social work— Eva Fotieo of Grand Rapids, Michigan Sociology— …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

Sew worth it—fashion design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers

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… design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the … a group of fashion design students Monday to get to work. Al Mauriello brought along a few of her Chi Omega … helping since posting a photo of the mask-making session on social media. “Taking on this project allowed us to have a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58737

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… companies that have a great business model and a higher social purpose. Walker, a 2023 finance graduate from … pursuits in college, WMU’s Starting Gate. “The workshops and support from Starting Gate have been pivotal … to connect with mentors, allowing me to gain valuable external perspectives that have greatly contributed to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition

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… recommended the company update their website, advertise on social platforms and use a referral campaign, along with … Western, because it truly is a fantastic program." Cowley works with Payne, Hurley and Volante in class. After landing … digital strategy," says Payne. "No matter what I am working on, I will always be able to apply the methodology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57297