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Grad student knows the rewards of studying abroad at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For Francisco Viana de Sousa Santos , studying abroad is nothing new. … future career in finance. “I am starting to understand how what we learn in the classroom can be applied to the real … job of preparing me for this,” he says. While Santos is somewhat of an expert in living abroad, he says the experience …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74890
Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There is nothing like a good mystery or the intrigue of secret … For sophomore Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez , that feeling is part of what she loves about her chosen major at Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195
'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus
News
… on Jemele Hill KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acclaimed author and activist Jemele Hill will speak on the campus of Western Michigan … learn how to be vocal leaders and better take a stand for what is right,” Jones says. About Jemele Hill Hill’s more … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357
Alisa Perkins
World Religions and Cultures
… Alisa Perkins Alisa Perkins Associate Professor of World Religions and … of Texas at Austin, 2012 Anthropology of religion Islam and secularism Immigration and Globalization Religion and race Islam in …
https://wmich.edu/religion/directory/perkins
Student's award-winning film captures peer's never-give-up spirit
News
… peer's never-give-up spirit Submitted by Paula M. Davis on From left: Billings and Simon KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tirrea … really changed me," he explains in Billings' film. "Art is what makes me, me." The film captures Simon layering canvas … is impossible. And, most importantly, he illustrates what it means to never, never give up," she says. Finding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32044
Phase 1 Recap
… Council . Town Hall attendees were asked to articulate what they think is working well at WMU, or with college in general, and what is not. They discussed how WMU can provide more value …
https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/phase1
WMU advertising students take first place
Haworth College of Business
… WMU advertising students take first place Submitted by Amy Coughenour … consumer touch points and carrying the tagline “Explore What’s Next. Quest is Ready.,” the WMU team conducted … Olivia Neitzke , strategy and consumer insights associate Maggie Neuman , social media associate Bailey Papich , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68200
Be in a place you know: Dietetics student comes full circle
College of Education and Human Development
… returned to Kalamazoo to take a job at Bronson Methodist Hospital, the same place where she completed her first … opportunity to do as a clinical dietitian,” says Price. “What I learned during the medical nutrition therapy lab and … apply, and I knew that down the road I would always wonder 'what if' if I hadn't applied. Thankfully, I got matched and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69546
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the … all over the world to make a flight happen." Such tasks are what he likes best about his job. "Being a part of the … He believes students should receive a broad idea of what the industry is truly like and the opportunities, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma
News
… Registration underway for workshops to understand child trauma … by Deanne Puca on WMU's Unified Clnics KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Registration has begun for two workshops by the Southwest … a group experience to help participants better understand: what trauma is, how trauma impacts the brain and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30928