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Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… an inside look at the industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kathy Fulton, founder of The Fulton Foundry, spoke … has about 17 speakers, for industry professionals to come into a variety of different classes to speak about what it … they didn’t even know possibly existed or was even a job or can I even do that,” adds Weathers.  ABOUT FASHION …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

Sport management grad ready to hit the court running

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… possibilities to consider. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Basketball has been a lifelong passion for Warda Niaz . And even though her … are over, she's intent on incorporating her love of sports into her future career. "I just knew whatever I did, I … practice in real time. Niaz says it made her a top applicant when she began applying for jobs. "In our classes, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71990

Recent graduate pursues dream to ignite students' passion for learning and discovery

College of Arts and Sciences

… discovery Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Alberto Cintron-Colon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Dr. Alberto … was on a path to becoming a medical doctor. But two years into his studies, a chance encounter with a Western Michigan … to keep doing your work, but experience as much as you can.’”  With that encouragement, Cintron-Colon took …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69137

Professor starts endowment to strengthen department's multiculturalism

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member has established an endowment that will continue his legacy of instilling multiculturalism into the fabric of the Department of Counselor Education and … and Counseling Psychology in 1984 as the first African American tenure track faculty member in the department. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47374

New education program awards credit for students' prior learning

College of Education and Human Development

… for students' prior learning Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Committed to making learning … are awarded PLA credit for one academic course see a significant savings in cost and time in comparison to enrolling in … in coaching sport performance, an entirely online program, can earn up to 15 out of the required 36 credits. In the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66459

University Theatre presents 'Hair'

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… Michigan University theatre students will take a trip into the 60s with several performances of the Tony … love took the nation by storm. Under the direction of Jay Berkow and Stage Manager Amanda Finney this all-student cast … with the department’s production of "Hair." Bring canned food items and other non-perishables to the Gilmore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20101

Trustees OK 'solar garden' plans for Parkview Campus

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… approved a recommendation to allow the University to enter into a series of individual agreements that could grant a … About the project A solar garden on the campus would be among the first large-scale solar projects Consumers … distribution system. Consumer Energy’s electric customers can receive solar energy credits from the program. Learn …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26183

Participation needed for institutional transformation effort

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… low-income students. The learning communities are being set up through the Broncos FIRST program, which is … initiatives aimed at student success and turn them into one strong and successful effort. The effort is getting … through ongoing research, student success programs that can tackle the problem of low rates of degree completion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25412

Welcome-pack items sought for Seita students

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… students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Donations can be dropped off beginning July 20. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donations … support services, will receive the packs when they move into the residence halls in late August. Welcome pack …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25200

Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022

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… University will end classes for Thanksgiving recess beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23 , and continuing … limited hours Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 24-27 . Listed below are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University … Portions of a particular building that do not regularly go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69832