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Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships

News

… get in the grocery business and the rigors of the program are a testament to that success ." MEET THE 2019-20 … this scholarship will provide me with assistance to explore areas of study that will allow me to further impact the food … than $1 million in scholarships to students preparing for careers in the supermarket industry. "The NGA Foundation is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55328

Business professor secures Fulbright award

Haworth College of Business

… hours of service in one semester “One skill I hope to share is implementing service learning at scale,” says Palmer. … course I teach. Not only is service learning relatively rare in business schools, it is very uncommon in any … experiences, I am able to talk with students about struggles such as child trafficking, gender inequalities or food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… and Riches When you seek some mentoring for your intended career path, be like Abby Ragsdale and get it from the top. … "Dave gave me a lot of great advice in advancing my career," says Ragsdale, who earned her bachelor's degree in … science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in aviation," which is why …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/06/abbyraymond

Finding Home with Hunter: Hayes Finds His Crew at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… students who -- in pursuit of a specialty degree or career -- can sample higher education just about in their … aviation-exploration course offered by the Calhoun County Career Center's Battle Creek campus.  The seed had earlier … is now known as the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field in the spring of 2016.  After his "discovery …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/03/hayes

From spores to scores: WMU grad student cultivates connection through mycology, music

News

… bark. But at heart, Cerberville is still a kid running barefoot through the woods of the Pocono Mountains where she … of her passions with a campus surrounded by lush natural areas and a program supportive of exploration and … "Programs like this—that do a good job—work because they are consistently supportive. And I have definitely found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66721

Graduate Student Make a Difference Award

Graduate Student Association

… (both graduate and undergraduate) in personal, non-academic areas through actions that display persistent care for their well-being. This category includes a broad … the community. Eligibility requirements:  The following are requirements for students to be nominated. 1. Currently …

https://wmich.edu/gsa/rso-make-difference-award

Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team

News

… door for more males on the dance team in the future. "My biggest draw was Western's dance program; the faculty includes some of the bigger names in the dance world that are so relevant. I just thought it was so cool they offered … in front of people and next to other student-athletes who share my same passion," he says. McNees nailed his audition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211

2015-16 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… psychology. Her recent research has focused on the role of caregiver supervision in children’s unintentional injuries, … She is also interested in cultural differences among parents with regard to their safety beliefs and child injury … his research efforts. brown bag discussion Jeannette Lia Gaggino, M.D. Bronson Methodist Hospital Medical Director of …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2015-16-events

WMU Graduate Standard - MI-AGEP Writing Retreat

Graduate College

… Writing Retreat, held from May 21 to May 24 at the Kellogg Biological Station and Conference Center at Gull Lake, … structured writing time along with consultations on problem areas for students who are often pulled in many directions from jobs, families and …

https://wmich.edu/grad/wmugradstandard-2012f-mi-agep-writing-retreat

Dispatches from the Field: Nathan Charlton

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… objectives and goals.  I then travel with them to different areas of the park (wilderness trails, caves, back-country … and online tutorials.  I still supervise two interns who are currently involved in cave ice monitoring, wildlife … and I am lucky to have such an opportunity.  So far, my biggest professional accomplishment has been the success of …

https://wmich.edu/geology/dispatch-charlton