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UCLA economist to discuss cleansing effects of Great Recession

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… labor economics, economics of aging and macroeconomics. His work has been the subject of several congressional … insurance and the costs of recessions for young workers have been published in the American Economic Review, … Von Wachter is a frequent collaborator of the German Social Security Agency and is an associate editor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22788

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

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… school system.  Kalamazoo Refugee Resource Collaborative workers and volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment … with some people in the South African village where he worked. Today, Goldman is an educator and board member at … in communication with parents as well as psychologists and social workers to help children dealing with war trauma.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617

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World Religions and Cultures

… religion with another major from within the humanities or social sciences. Religion courses also provide knowledge and …

https://wmich.edu/religion/about

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to the public. Mesa Española —3 … learning English in relaxed conversation about local and social topics. Free and open to women in the public.  … Center's South Ballroom, sponsored by the Women's Network of the Michigan American Council on Education. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43532

Senior Director Advancement Services and Technology

Human Resources

… directs data governance, system policies, and operational workflows. Also responsible for budgets, contracts, and … across teams impacting data flow and segmentation, shaping workflows, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting strategic … management. Experience in higher education advancement work. Experience with fundraising, alumni relations and …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/011069

Research by Faculty

School of Public Affairs and Administration

… current research focuses on informal volunteerism and pro-social civic behaviors in socioeconomically depressed and … practice, and capacity building with a special emphasis on social and organizational change in nonprofit contexts. She is currently working on three grants: The Value of 360-Degree Assessment …

https://wmich.edu/spaa/facultyresearch

Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning

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… Sam McGrath isn't like most. "I loved getting a chance to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton … writing, so when it came time to choose an organization to work with, she immediately gravitated toward Read and Write … of their voices and stories and learn problem solving, social-emotional and behavioral management skills." Building …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333

Western’s jazz program claims top honors in prestigious international music competition

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… the utilization of personal protective equipment and social distancing during all performances and rehearsals—our … says Cowan. “It is truly a pleasure to witness their work ethic and artistry year after year, even under this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64332

Supply chain student earns prestigious industry scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Federation (NRF) University Case Competition, months of work came down to one high-stakes moment. They became … provides exactly that blend of strategy, creativity, teamwork and real-world impact." Leadership on campus and beyond … to learn from strong mentors while balancing my coursework. The internship has allowed me to apply real-world …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/xospa-supplychain-transportationclubscholarship-2025

English as a Second Language (ESL), Graduate Certificate

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… of Education's ESL endorsement, which is crucial for working with English language learners in K-12 schools. Meet … offered entirely online, making it a convenient option for working professionals seeking to advance their skills and …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/esl/certificate