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Study abroad scholarship opens world of opportunity for political science student
News
… of Queen Elizabeth II sent ripples around the globe, including for Abbie Lindblade , a political science student at … "I've been interested in the British monarchy for a long time. I read a lot of books about the different houses of the royals when I was in high school, and I'm a huge fan of 'The Crown,'" she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69281
Hip-hop performance, film screening among events planned for Native American Heritage Month
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… film screening among events planned for Native American Heritage Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Dee … right, gather with panelists and attendees of an event on Indigenous Peoples' Day. (Photo courtesy: NASO) KALAMAZOO, … is located on the traditional lands of the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi nations, and Broncos will reflect on those …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73305
TechNext: A life-changing learning experience
Haworth College of Business
… senior Amanda Lim from Malaysia describes TechNext, an immersive experience that takes students outside their comfort … program, students are introduced to meaningful career pathways and how they can design a life well-lived that is … videos to look at, as well. Once we had a general understanding of relevant topics, we split into groups based on the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73624
All Life is Learning - August 2025
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU
… to share their feedback about OLLI at WMU by completing a membership survey. More than 170 members (35%) completed the … through word of mouth; family and friends are the primary way that they come to know about OLLI. Most members are … Positive “Feeling welcomed” and “Class variety” both had nearly 250 respondents in “Agree” or “Strongly …
https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/august-2025
Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery
W Magazine
… body. Gray is an associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs and director of the … to help heal from a neurological assault that strikes someone in the United States every 40 seconds. Mindfulness is paying attention in a specific way to the present moment experience without judgment, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900
Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement
Haworth College of Business
… students recognized for leadership, community involvement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Trailblazer Student Recognition program, and one student was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program … and campus involvement. "Our exceptional students are dedicated to excellence not only in their academic careers but …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23289
Putting her skills to the test at Boeing
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Putting her skills to the test at Boeing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During the initial launch of the … The effort required hard work and determination, something Saad attributes to her time at Western Michigan … her work bringing technology solutions in-house through leading the testing, certification and delivery of emerging …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791
WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning
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… of instructors and peers having a window into their home life can be daunting. A privacy screen decorated for use … things happening, it's not a problem," says Marcy Peake , director of diversity and community outreach initiatives in … the luxury. Maybe they live at the mission and they don't want people to know that based on the background. They may …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393
Interviewing Tips for Campus Employers
Career and Student Employment Services
… Employers Interviewing may sound easy, but it is very difficult for most of us to get the information we need in an interview. Here are some tips to help you conduct successful interviews that lead … (e.g.: When you worked at Ford Motor Company, what was the most challenging project you worked on and what was …
https://wmich.edu/career/interviewtips
Yes, WMU really has a skydiving team
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… a velocity of 120 miles per before deploying a parachute at nearly 3,000 feet above the ground. But this is how members of Western Michigan University's Skydive Broncos … "My career path forces me to do daring things. I don’t want to be the person who sits at a desk from 9 to 5 their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54594