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WMU trustees approve four-year contract with teaching assistants
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… Wednesday, Aug. 22 , under the new contract: Wages for union members will increase 2 percent for each year of the contract for its members, which include graduate assistants, doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47796
LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… Communication. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life has come full circle for LZ Granderson : graduating from Western Michigan … Granderson. “What we do is what was called upon us by the forefathers. While they had issues, they understood the … the gala. The dance department offered him a scholarship for his first year of college. The theater department …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community
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… since he was little—he just didn't always have the words for his career path. As a kid, he accompanied his parents to … got to utilize my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is for me.'" Set to graduate Saturday, June 25 , with a … in a restaurant, a stocker at a gas station and a sales associate at a shoe store. "I feel like I got (my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336
WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing
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… Health Center administers a nasal swab to collect a sample for COVID-19 antigen testing. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU providing the rapid-result antigen … and students, are eligible to use the health center for antigen testing, which quickly detects fragments of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788
Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum
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… time to volunteer his innovative skills to improve safety for frontline health care workers. Andy Bornhorst It started … day. "After that, I called Schupan Aluminum and Plastic Sales to see if they would be interested in donating the … medical workers," Bornhorst says. "It's turning out to be bigger than I expected." He credits the basic skills he honed …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275
Volunteer Opportunities
Service Learning
… Volunteer Opportunities Students Sign up for volunteer opportunities RSVP for specific volunteer events on- or off-campus. WMU … Partners Have a volunteer opportunity you want posted for WMU Students or want to speak with someone about a …
https://wmich.edu/servicelearning/volunteer
Broncos advance to CCHA championship versus Michigan
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Broncos versus Miami DETROIT--For the second straight season the Western Michigan … in double overtime. The Broncos and Wolverines will play for the championship at 7 p.m. today at Joe Louis Arena. By … game. WMU is making consecutive appearances in the finals for the first time in team history. In their semifinal match …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/254
Study Abroad Fair is first step to journey of a lifetime
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… (not verified) on "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for this year's fair. KALAMAZOO—The ancient Chinese … Study Abroad Fair. "Where Are You Going?" is the theme for the 2013 fair, which is set for noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 , on campus in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9904
WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern
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… Flynn on Madison Dempster is having a blast as an intern for Hasbro. Despite moving online because of the pandemic, … able to work on projects that could influence future games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with … Working in the kids games division, which is responsible for classics such as Twister, Connect Four, Jenga and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216
Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program
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… country is difficult in itself. Combine that with caring for a new baby, and pursuing a graduate degree might not be … born in China and spent much of her life in South Korea before moving to the United States with her husband to … studies," Sun says, also pointing out the increasing demand for data scientists and potential for job growth. Having an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546