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Sunseeker places seventh in American Solar Challenge race

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… , after a cross-country race of more than 1,700 miles that began in Austin, Texas, last week. Coming in first was the … for the final portion of that day's course. The 14-member WMU team qualified its car for the race by passing the … race in the American Solar Challenge. A total of 21 teams began the qualifying process for the cross-country event, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17757

Bachelor of Social Work

School of Social Work

… professional program is designed to prepare students for beginning generalist social work practice and to provide … development of knowledge and skills in the areas of human behavior in the social environment, social work practice, … Students interested in a social work major will be admitted into the pre-social work curriculum at the time …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/academics/undergrad/major

WMU human resources student chapter wins national award

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… for growth and development of its student chapter members as well as partnership with the society, support of the … certificate of merit to display at the University and will be recognized in the society's publications and at society … the country and reflects the dedication of WMU chapter members. We value the partnership with SHRM and its support and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16622

Empowerment center takes action to reduce poverty

Global Community Empowerment

… negative impacts of poverty and its correlates on the well-being of individuals and families in our community. In these well-attended forums, led by expert panel members, participants shared information and lively discussions … University-Community Empowerment Center  advisory board member Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson, attendees broke up into …

https://wmich.edu/empowerment/reduce-poverty

Social media strategy addressed in next Keystone Breakfast

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… Series this month. Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn's Bea Swedlow , partner, and Steve Glista , staff attorney, … Social Media." The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059 or at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15727

Pixar director is guest artist at Michigan Youth Arts Festival

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… May 8-10, at Western Michigan University. Scanlon will be the special guest artist at a public film festival with a … statewide in the selection process that results in 1,000 being invited to participate in the festival. Public events …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15547

Annual Relay for Life fundraiser starts this week

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… and Saturday, April 11 and 12 . The 24-hour fundraiser begins at noon Friday and continues until noon Saturday on … which school's relay can raise more money. The competition between the Broncos and Chippewas starts Wednesday, April 9 … cancer awareness and fundraising. Relay For Life is its biggest campus fundraiser. The event celebrates cancer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15028

Students learning to navigate, adapt to challenges of remote education

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… savvy and comfortable with online communication, it's still been a challenging transition for many. WMUx—the evolution … to make the shift as smooth as possible. Sabine Lenzner’s Beginning German II class. "The WMUx and Office of … in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Personally, my biggest challenge is dealing with the grief of leaving my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58706

WMU's Dunn elected to American Council on Education board

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… John M. Dunn was elected March 10 to serve as a member of the board of directors for the American Council on … the March 8-12 gathering. Dunn is one of seven new board members who will serve three-year terms expiring in March 2017. … "Their vote provides a significant opportunity for me to be deeply involved in the higher education policy issues …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14434

Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Gilman Scholarship KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to … undergraduate students to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. The U.S. …

https://wmich.edu/global/gilman201920