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Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits

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… package goods marketing and integrated supply management, was fortunate to land a coveted internship with Stryker. But it's what she did with that rare opportunity that set her apart. Her determination earned her unexpected … and throat division. Simic, who graduates in spring 2014, was asked to design a tool to be used by the company's 150 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422

WMU gearing up to celebrate 90 years of homecoming

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… words of the WMU fight song. That's a fitting theme in more ways than one. There are so many exciting events to choose … 90th homecoming and 75th year of hosting football games in Waldo Stadium. It's also marking the 50th year of the … The Homecoming football game is one of many events set for Oct. 12. Homecoming Saturday is big draw Scores of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9973

Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award

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… Two honored with WMU’s Distinguished Service Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A … are the recipients of the 2012-13 Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Alan E. Kehew, professor of geosciences and … honored during the University's annual Academic Convocation set for 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 , in the Dalton Center Recital …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9677

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… 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 … she says. "I didn't realize it at the time, but it really set me apart. And now looking back at it and applying to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Sky Broncos advance to national competition

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… WMU aviators qualified for the 2019 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place  May 13-19 in Janesville, Wisconsin. The … Park, Illinois, and studying aviation flight science. Been was voted this year's team captain. He was the third-highest-scoring contestant in the competition, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50133

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… pandemic, they are learning to put their best face forward as they sit in front of a screen. Making a good … your roommate could make a cameo appearance, as was the case for graduate student Kalpesh Ghati . "My … intentional with your time, weed out what is important and set goals. If you don't know something, ask," adds Jamie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

Fresh approaches to instruction

University Libraries

… from information literacy instruction. The librarians set a goal of ensuring every undergraduate has library … significantly in 2023 as our librarian’s new strategy was implemented.  “We are approaching information literacy … experience is a specialty of our Tech Lab, located on Waldo Library ’s lower level. Emerging Technology Specialist …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/03/impact-report-fresh-approaches-instruction

WMU's nonprofit leadership program named best in nation

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… and faculty pose with the Sprint Program Excellence Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's … is this year's winner of the Sprint Program Excellence Award. The alliance is a national organization of more than … to local nonprofits. Students studied community needs, set priorities, issued requests for proposals, analyzed 23 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20904

Major (Prior to Fall 2016)

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… you will work with the program advisor to customize a set of courses most appropriate to your interests and career … selected language, that you begin taking language courses toward the beginning of your program. If WMU does not offer … in your chosen language, the coursework requirement will be waived if you demonstrate intermediate proficiency in your …

https://wmich.edu/environment/academics/undergraduate/major-past

WMU boosts need-based aid for 10 top incoming students

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… on WMU's new Foundation Scholarships consist of 10 $50,000 awards. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—High-achieving students who intend … a shot at one of 10 new $50,000 scholarships that will be awarded based on both academic performance and demonstrated … Foundation Scholarship The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20296