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WMU launches Best Midwestern High School Writing contest
WMU News
“We want to raise awareness—at a time in which people are turning to shorthand forms of writing—that there is still power in writing well and communicating clearly a point of view. Students of the future will distinguish themselves in the job market or in graduate school by being able to write coherently and effectively,” he adds. The deadline to enter the high school writing competition is Jan. 10 , and winners will be announced in March.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2938
Free college-level humanities courses offered to select local residents
WMU News
Graduates of the program receive high-quality letters of recommendation based on class performance. These letters can be used as a referral for needed community-support resources, including jobs, housing and other educational opportunities. The program, which graduated its first class of students in 2012, is sponsored by the University Center for Humanities of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services and Open Doors Kalamazoo.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1771
Maximilian Kollock
International Admissions and Services
“One of the main benefits of studying at WMU was that I became more fluent in English because we used it not only in class, but I had to speak with everyone in English. My skills also improved through my campus job—I worked 17 hours weekly as a math tutor in the Rood Hall math lab.” Kollock arrived in Kalamazoo in late August 2011 for his two-semester enrollment, in time to participate in WMU’s International Student Orientation and Registration Program, which he said provided a great introduction to WMU and the community.
https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/maximilian-kollock
Kasimili Uitalia
International Admissions and Services
In his senior year, he was named captain of his squad and earned All-American honors. After graduating from high school in 2007, Uitalia moved to Hawaii for a few months, and then accepted a job in Texas that would enable him to help support his family. A coach from Los Angeles Valley Junior College heard about Uitalia in 2008 and asked him to move to California and put pads on again.
https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/kasimili-uitalia
State regulatory atmosphere is topic of breakfast talk
WMU News
The office works with other state departments and the Legislature to reinvent a licensing and regulatory environment that promotes business growth and job creation by streamlining processes and eliminating unnecessary or burdensome regulations. Hilfinger plans to focus on regulations that protect the health and safety of Michigan's citizens.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/778
WMU alum and veteran journalist to deliver annual peace lecture
WMU News
He earned a master's degree in fiction writing from Columbia College in 1995. A poet and proponent of the human potential movement, he has taken restorative justice and peace circle keeper training. Koehler's first newspaper job was at the Plainwell Enterprise, north of Kalamazoo, where he laid out copy, sold ads and did occasional writing. He worked for a dozen years at the Lerner Newspaper chain, covering much of the North Side of Chicago, a pulsating, complex community.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1877
Finals Finish encourages students to go for gold
WMU News
Volunteers are needed to work shifts from 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. or from 8:30 to 11 p.m. All volunteers receive a T-shirt and, based on their preferences, are assigned jobs such as checking in students, serving snacks, issuing recreational and fitness equipment, and helping supervise games and other activities. Spring 2012 Finals Finish is organized by WMU's Presidential Spirit Committee with support from numerous business sponsors and University offices, employees, retirees and alumni.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/328
Trailblazing company mophie to build at BTR Park
WMU News
"Not only will we be able to collaborate with WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and its Haworth College of Business, but this facility will also hasten the expansion of our capacity, bring jobs to the area, and allow us to give back to the community." Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin this fall, with occupancy anticipated for the first quarter of 2013.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1095
Grad designs completely online introductory anatomy class
WMU News
"They're business majors or pursuing another field and they haven't been exposed to science since high school. Many students enrolled in the course have families and travel for their jobs. So it worked out great for them." As for Paskin, she's going to continue teaching the class for now, but plans on pursuing her doctoral degree and hopes to one day teach at a university or community college.
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4402
Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students
WMU News
Mentors help WMU former foster youth build networks of supportive individuals as they pursue college studies and subsequently transition into the workplace. The career mentoring service links Seita Scholars to professionals who agree to volunteer by engaging mentees in a variety of activities such as job shadowing, networking, information sharing, and discussion about career paths and plans. Career mentor requirements Have a baccalaureate degree or career equivalent and be 25 years or older.
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735