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December board meeting includes approval of tobacco ban, other items

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… University Board of Trustees approved a measure to make WMU a tobacco-free campus, effective Sept. 1, 2014. An early … the policy, she noted, followed a year's worth of work at WMU that included study of best practices at other … survey of the opinions and tobacco-use habits of the entire WMU employee base and student population, and formation of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11932

From frontline worker to a future in HR: Jessica Robach has found her purpose

Haworth College of Business

… It was exciting for me to see how the HRM courses at WMU Haworth are preparing students for challenges and … Resources (SEHR), a registered student organization at WMU, the HRM students and faculty host a human resources … what their careers could look like.” She also shares how WMU has introduced her to the Kalamazoo Human Resource …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73614

Annual Celebration of Excellence recognizes graduating students of color

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… among students and faculty, and who helped establish WMU’s Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy. … your presence too, but that you remain an important part of WMU and we want to continue to celebrate your successes. I … trainer, a dance coach, and a model.  During her tenure at WMU, Noori served as the vice president for the Fulbright …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59283

Campus office hours released for Thanksgiving recess

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… Nov. 29 . Classes resume at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30. Some WMU offices will close or operate on limited hours Thursday … often for updates. For emergencies only, contact the WMU Public Safety at 911. For non-emergencies, call … reopen for regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 30 . WMU Libraries ' first floor of Waldo Library will close at 5 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62015

Racing toward his goals: Engineering student follows passion on the track

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on with cars and dreamed of becoming a racer. On my tour of WMU, I saw the car sitting in the lobby of the engineering … first engineering course. “My favorite experience so far at WMU was the intro to mechanical engineering course during my … including multiple internships and becoming a member of the WMU SAE Formula team .  “I had always loved working hands on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66110

New online Western programs allow flexibility for working adults

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… programs. "These three new online programs offered through WMU's College of Arts and Sciences align with our mission to … months of graduation. Designed with industry feedback, WMU's strategic communication program prepares students for … Online programs through the College of Arts and Sciences WMU College of Arts and Sciences at WMU provides fully …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63768

Engineers Without Borders group elevating STEM in the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as a Second Language program explored STEM activities with WMU's Engineers Without Borders student organization. … as a Second Language program explored STEM activities with WMU's Engineers Without Borders student organization. … and Applied Sciences. Bright is also president of the WMU Engineers Without Borders chapter, a student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69256

Forging a new path with HyFlex

Haworth College of Business

… skills as he furthers his career.  “I think that a WMU MBA will allow me to take on broader projects and better … education. The topics and experiences during my time at WMU have been ones which I find fun, and I look for ways to … is considering starting their MBA, I highly recommend the WMU program,” MacMillan says. “The schedule is flexible for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73237

Western announces 2023 class of Presidential Innovation Professors

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… Professors’ research programs are incredible,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “Each of them has made … notable scholarly contributions in their respective fields. WMU believes research, innovation and scholarship should … and voices of the culturally diverse city of Kalamazoo. A WMU-SHARE partnership will build capacity to preserve, grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71469

Freshwater studies graduate already making a splash in his field

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… what I want to do," says Bolzman, who officially becomes a WMU alumnus Saturday, June 27 . While the pandemic canceled … It was important to him to do things his own way.  WMU offered that flexibility with a curriculum that allowed … by state agencies. Bolzman's most impactful experiences at WMU happened when his classes moved into the field. "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60101