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Jillian Gralewski, B.B.A.'13
Haworth College of Business
Securing an internship at Coyote Logistics during her junior year helped her to see that this was her dream job. She fell in love with the company, worked hard, finished out her senior year and accepted a full-time position with Coyote. Gralewski learned plenty of important lessons through the college of business and many of those lessons she applies to her job every day. Discovering how to build professional relationships was fundamental to her success at Coyote.
https://wmich.edu/business/gralewski
The County Drain Commissioner Is One of our Most Important Elected Officials
College of Arts and Sciences
Drain commissioners work to control flooding, manage storm water and prevent soil erosion, however, many don’t typically have a background in hydrology, engineering, agriculture, or environmental sustainability. “The people who run for the office are usually lifelong residents and ‘nice guys’ who pledge to do a good job,” said Keele. “But voters are largely unfamiliar with the office, which is usually found at the bottom of the ballot sheet and often overlooked. Kalamazoo County is lucky to have Pat Crowley as our drain commissioner.”
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/drain-commissioner
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Gender and Women's Studies
Faculty Position Tenure-track job opening The Department of Gender and Women's Studies at Western Michigan University invites applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor of gender and women's studies. Major responsibilities Duties include teaching undergraduate courses during fall and spring semesters; pursuing scholarly research; and contributing to student, staff and program development.
https://wmich.edu/gender/directory/search
WMU social work faculty member awarded for teaching excellence
College of Health and Human Services
In addition to being an excellent, innovative teacher, Harrison is a member of several School of Social Work and College of Health and Human Services committees, a board member with the Martin Michigan public school system, an out-patient counselor, a mother, and a student in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences doctoral program. Even with all of this, a nominator wrote that she “has a lot of life, vitality and energy to give…She obviously loves her job and takes it very seriously.” Another nominator added that she “is a role model for me. She is really an excellent teacher
https://wmich.edu/hhs/jennifer-harrison-teaching-excellence
WMU board adopts new campuswide policy changes
WMU News
She outlined the longstanding University efforts to combat sexual misconduct that will continue and described a campuswide educational effort that will be mounted to inform all members of the campus community of the policy elements and the resources available to address the issue. "I think we have gone above and beyond and done an extraordinary job of addressing a very compelling issue," said Trustee Mary Asmonga-Knapp of Battle Creek after hearing the formal presentation to the board. "I am just very proud of everyone ... the team that has put all this
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25472
Movie produced by WMU students debuts at Miller Auditorium
WMU News
Contact: Tonya Durlach January 18, 2012 "The Day Job" premieres at Miller Auditorium Thursday, Jan. 26. KALAMAZOO--" The Day Job ," a film produced entirely by Western Michigan University students, will have its world premiere at 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 , in Miller Auditorium. Admission is $1 at the door for WMU students with a valid Bronco Card and $2 for all others.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/82
Fifty seniors receive WMU's top undergraduate honor
WMU News
She is a proud wife and mother of four boys, ages 14, 11 and 10 (twins). She went back to school after starting her family and has thrived as a nontraditional student. Driscoll-Cook worked days at a full-time job, took a full course load in the afternoons and did homework at night—next to her children. Now, she expects to graduate from WMU with honors. Nathalie E.
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31959
UCLA economist to discuss cleansing effects of Great Recession
WMU News
His work has been the subject of several congressional testimonies, and such news outlets as the New York Times and Wall Street Journal have frequently quoted his research. His writings on job displacement, unemployment insurance and the costs of recessions for young workers have been published in the American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, Review of Economics and Statistics, Journal of Economic Literature and many more.
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22788
WMU mentor program earns statewide recognition
WMU News
It provides LBGTA undergraduate students with opportunities to connect with mentors in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. The career-based program connects LBGTA students and mentors providing job shadowing, resume building and networking opportunities. The program was nominated by WMU's Office of Enrollment Management. For more information, contact Jennifer Hsu at (269) 387-2123 or visit wmich.edu/lbgt .
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20069
Free, public Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
Surveys by the University of California Merced, International Education of Students Abroad and Inside Higher Ed have shown that study-abroad alumni achieve higher GPAs, graduate at higher rates, receive more job offers and make higher starting salaries compared to students who do not study abroad. "Each year, the Study Abroad Fair enables more than 800 students and community members to explore the study abroad opportunities available to them worldwide," says Dr.
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/26963