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Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… Whether those externships are virtual or delayed to later this summer or early fall, they are a key way that students … determine if the career pathway they are interested in is right for them. Arayana Janson The Business Externship … Program , offered through the Zhang Career Center , is a career exploration opportunity, but it is about much …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

Western researchers land $2.5M grant to accelerate energy efficiency in autonomous vehicles

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… autonomous research vehicle. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Automation is the future of the automotive industry, and Western … autonomous vehicle research." He adds, "Yes, climate change is real, and technology developed here at institutions like … and protect our planet." Learn more about Dr. Asher and his team's autonomous vehicle research in an interview on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64919

Fourth Tier

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy

… Fourth Tier The purpose of the fourth-year component is to encourage career preparation. Fourth-year participants …

https://wmich.edu/mlkacademy/structure/fourth-tier

Many campus offices closed for MLK Day

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… A schedule of events can be found at wmich.edu/mlk . Listed below are hours for selected University offices and … call ahead to make sure that a particular office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU Public Safety at … Closures and reduced hours Many offices, including Admissions , Bronco Express , financial aid , First-Year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37292

Festival provides chance to explore Chinese and East Asian culture

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… the tradition of the Chinese Moon Festival, which is celebrated in China in mid-autumn. WMU's event was established to promote Chinese studies programs on campus and to … understanding about Chinese culture. "China Festival is a place for community members to explore Chinese and East …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42972

Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU

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… after winning their local contests. The WMU event is scheduled for the Fetzer Center, with preliminary rounds … compete to determine the Michigan winner. Contestants this year include four students from the Kalamazoo/Portage … area and eight from Grand Rapids and surrounding suburbs. This is the 30th anniversary of the National Geographic Bee. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

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… ahead of fall move-in Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western is ready to welcome Broncos back on campus for fall … on Western Michigan University's main campus are advised to pack some patience. A reconstruction project on … runs Thursday through Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… recognized as one of the top in the nation Submitted by Chris Hybels on A student uses a sewing machine in the design … Michigan University's bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising and design (FMD) became one of six programs in the … by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). TAPAC is the only accrediting body for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

Noted social work educator, researcher to speak on campus

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… speak on campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reisch KALAMAZOO--One of the nation's leading and … of Social Work celebrates Whitney Young Day. Dr. Michael Reisch , the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor of Social Justice at the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/252

Campuswide initiative encourages bystanders to get involved

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… to step forward and help when they see bad behavior is the goal of a new initiative at Western Michigan University. The program is being launched by the Division of Student Affairs' Bystander Intervention Committee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/611