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Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
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… role Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lisa Garcia , director of Western Michigan University's … no organization or institution does work alone. It's always better to have people with different experiences, different … Prior to joining the University, she worked for more than 20 years as an advertising and marketing executive in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168
Undergraduate Advising
Political Science
… Undergraduate Advising Advising Categories Where Do I Go For Advising Secondary … in our majors or minors, but only coursework with a C or better counts toward degree requirements in our programs. …
https://wmich.edu/politics/academics/undergraduate/advising
Physics professor amasses support for WMU students
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… has changed just about everything. A new organization is working to make sure basic necessities aren’t on that … about two dozen students, demand has grown to more than 400. “The students are amazing,” says Famiano. “Many … “We also maintain contact with University administration to better support each other and figure out the best ways to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
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… Michigan University recognizes the resilience and historical contributions of Native Americans to the … ripples through Indigenous families and communities. So why do we celebrate this person who subjugated, tortured and … this year . To date, at least 14 states and more than 130 local governments have officially replaced Columbus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903
Creator of eco-friendly glove dryer up next in Entrepreneurship Forum
Haworth College of Business
… Karen Smoots , who earned a bachelor's in business and administration in 1999 and is now president and CEO of The Green … shoes. Since the company launched in 2014, it has sold more than 15,000 units and secured over 500 retail stores, all … has recently been featured on QVC, winning The Search for a Better Tomorrow product recognition in 2015. Placing an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37034
Latinx and Latin American Studies minor
Spanish
… Latin American Studies minor provides students with interdisciplinary perspectives for understanding the social, … American communities as both are deeply linked in their history, their people, their languages and cultures. This … of 18 hours with all courses earning a grade of C or better; up to 9 credit hours can be taken at another …
https://wmich.edu/spanish/academics/undergraduate/latinx
Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions
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… families, are expected to attend orientation sessions this summer at Western Michigan University. New freshmen All … are filling up quickly, so students are urged to register now for one of those that remain open. As many as … transition as a WMU family member. Families leave with a better understanding of the issues college students face and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7223
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College of Education and Human Development
… way through another hit on the runway during the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association's (MODA) annual … shortages and support student mental health in Michigan, thanks to a $650,000 grant from the Michigan Department of … in COVID-19 outcomes - June 15 WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance - June 3 …
https://wmich.edu/education/news
American Public Policy Concentration
Political Science
… University offers a concentration in public policy. Who Is This Major For? Public Policy Capstone Class, 2016 Federal … simulations: Reducing the deficit Do you care about issues that affect people in US communities, states and …
https://wmich.edu/politics/public-policy
Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond
Haworth College of Business
… Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond Submitted … companies are listening to their stakeholders more now than ever before. “There is considerable evidence that … of community service completed by our students and wonder why this occurs in a business school. However, the vast …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155