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Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
News
… Meals on Wheels . "One of the seniors I met is completely confined to his bed. The first time I went to his … house, it hit me that my problems were so minimal in scale compared to his," says Guensche, who graduated in April 2019 … service learning, requiring students to complete at least 15 hours of service with a community …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations
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… of Health and Human Services building. He also organized community support for special legislative funding to create WMU's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center , an entity that has spurred the development of several companies. Additionally, he secured multiple congressionally …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922
Impacting students a world away
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… explain the material in easy-to-understand terms." Once she completes her 27-month commitment to the Peace Corps, Papes would like to work as an environmental consultant, helping companies reduce waste and become more sustainable. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53031
Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Timely issues with broad community appeal are taking place this semester during a … crisis and how to prevent addiction. The lecture, "Does Communitywide Public Health Prevention Work? From Reducing … Human Services. Cisler will talk about the development of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, primary prevention …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013
Dr. Homer Hartman Stryker biography
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… which revolutionized orthopedic care and brought comfort to patients and convenience to doctors and hospital … man would be a good fit as a medical student. With his recommendation, Stryker was accepted into the University of … for moving immobile patients and to make patients more comfortable. Upon completion of the program in 1939, they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14108
Past News
Physics
… of Physics at Western Michigan University is proud of the accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff. Accomplishments Imogen Courtney awarded the 2023 Presidential … in College Park, Maryland. His career highlights include competitive fellowships (totaling over $250,000), internal …
https://wmich.edu/physics/pastnews
ISM students win first place at international case competition
Haworth College of Business
… ISM students win first place at international case competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition held Oct. 4 to 6 in Detroit. This is the second … chain management programs around the world. This year's competition focused on sourcing parts for seats in the 2019 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50161
WMU supply chain program names new director
Haworth College of Business
… for our students to work on real problems for real companies.” WMU Haworth is fortunate to be able to draw on … and its wide-ranging impact on businesses and society is becoming more apparent,” says Zondag. “I am looking forward to … “The industry has been tapping into that synergy for a competitive advantage, and we need a curriculum that does …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67917
Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP
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… Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. … "I am excited for the opportunity to work closely with WMU community members to forward the University's research … that ignites innovation, creates collaboration and community, supports students and fuels economic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67867
UP Week 2022: What Author is #NextUP?
Medieval Institute Publications
… with Adaptations of Premodern and Early Modern Literature (coming in December 2022), to write about her experience … and thought I was terribly busy. In contrast, when I committed to writing my first monograph, I was working at a … advising undergraduates and serving on four or five committees. Since I am still working at that same …
https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2022/11/authornextup