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Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards

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… Eckert, Gogan honored with Distinguished Teaching awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Drs. James Eckert and Brian Gogan will be presented with Western Michigan University’s … experience the instructional excellence of our colleagues because we are rarely ever in their teaching and learning …

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

'I matter here': HRM student finds her place at the Haworth College of Business

Haworth College of Business

… finds her place at the Haworth College of Business Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— With her eyes … a human resources employee, I will have the capability to benefit businesses in many ways,” says Lozano. “Whether that … the company with quality talent, training managers to be better leaders, or managing benefits that are vital to an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73712

Students Give More Than $14,000 to Local Nonprofits

College of Arts and Sciences

… to four local nonprofit organizations. On April 15, Western Michigan University’s School of Public Affairs and … Banquet. Nearly 200 students, faculty, staff, and members of the community gathered as grant funding was … area. After months of research, site visits and deliberations, twenty-one WMU students selected four …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news2013-5-lnp

Managing water wisely

College of Arts and Sciences

… and sustainability, aims to create sustainable interactions between the environment and society through his work. “The … he says. “Freshwater policy in many ways needs to come before other policies, because human society is impossible … costs of investing in safe water. “In places like Michigan, tourism and recreation are obviously tied to clean …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/macfarlane

Battling toxic blooms

College of Arts and Sciences

… Battling toxic blooms Graduate student Tanten Buszka works in the tracer well … toxins that threaten humans and aquatic life – and while Michigan has faced numerous HAB events, the problem is not … implement measures to reduce or mitigate the blooms. “The beauty and biological productivity of Charlotte Harbor, such …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/habs

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western

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… Inc. prepares to celebrate 60 years at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Alpha Phi Alpha brothers gathered … current Epsilon Xi chapter vice president, charter member Douglas Smith and Dr. William Pickard. Back row: Max … to present in the 127-year history of the event. "I've been at this for many years, but things just started opening …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69476

College of Arts and Sciences Retention Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Sciences Retention Scholarship Surprise Scholarship Benefits Nearly 100 Students On a hot day in mid-July, Taylor Coleman got an unexpected call that … communication major says. “I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I can focus on my future …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/scholarships/retention

WMU student aims to clean up the fashion industry

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… WMU student aims to clean up the fashion industry Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The fashion industry has, historically, been dependent upon trends—anticipating and delivering … reduce the impact the fashion industry has on the planet by being a leader in the sustainable fashion movement. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47992

Choosing Your Major

Merze Tate College

… At Western, we encourage you to explore your choices, because we’re here to provide support so you can find … to giving you a solid knowledge base, we also provide academic and career counseling to help you discover your passion … You'll develop the ability to solve complex problems, become a critical thinker and good decision-maker, and …

https://wmich.edu/merzetate/academics/exploratory/choosing-your-major

WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes

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… WMU group helps rural Alaskans do their taxes Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Combs, left, and Poole … Part of the point is that they get their withholdings back because their income is so low." He adds that the tax … take place in rural, indigenous villages that can only be accessed by small planes and snowmobiles, or snow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45953