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Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years
Haworth College of Business
… Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with … and 11 military science and leadership chairs. She has watched nearly 500 Western cadets become second lieutenants …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295
Exercise science students find their stride, combining passion for horses and healing
College of Education and Human Development
… stride, combining passion for horses and healing Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Exercise science student Sarah Czupski … close bond with the horses and staff at the center. “I’ve always had a passion for horses, so I was really excited to … The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program has a scientifically-based curriculum which includes coursework in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70336
Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey
Haworth College of Business
… Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Fahad Shiraj KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From … he’s learned in internships and grown as a leader along the way. As a data analyst, Shiraj is able to put his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161
New SEO class pays off in job opportunities for marketing students
Haworth College of Business
… off in job opportunities for marketing students Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When you … Henrickson , a senior expecting to graduate in fall 2022, was enrolled in the class and recently began a role as a … “I didn't need much training on the topic after I was hired because I already knew everything that an SEO …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68635
Reading, writing and balancing a budget: Financial literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum
W Magazine
… literacy coming to Michigan school curriculum Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's Sanford Center for Financial … will come out of the personal finance classes with an awareness of how to use money to achieve their goals as well …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69053
English department faculty, students help Kalamazoo high school students write scholarship essays
College of Arts and Sciences
… high school students write scholarship essays Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Jonathan Bush assists KPS … the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. Photo credit: Jake Waggoner and the Kalamazoo Promise KALAMAZOO, … first time we did (the scholarship workshop) last year, it was pretty small,” says Bush. “But this year it got so much …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71174
Spencer Gould is energized for his future
Haworth College of Business
… Spencer Gould is energized for his future Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan … and experiences at WMU Haworth, starting with a rewarding internship with a company he continues to work for today. The world of business analytics is always changing, making Gould’s area of study an exciting one. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047
Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose
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… experiences helped psychology grad find purpose Submitted by Erin Flynn on Haila Jiddou, who earned a bachelor's … a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. … available within the Department of Psychology and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684
Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad
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… Top teacher award goes to another WMU grad Submitted by Deanne Puca on Cara Lougheed KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For the … , a teacher at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Hills, was surprised May 8 when Interim State Superintendent Sheila …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53382
Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production
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… skills for pandemic-fighting mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … even in the modern world.” For others, such as School of Music concerts assistant David Bernard , the project has …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953