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CHHS DEI committee receives 2021 Excellence in Diversity Award

College of Health and Human Services

… with Dr. Candy McCorkle KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The CHHS Committee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has been recognized with … and Inclusion. Dr. Candy McCorkle , vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, came to the college in early … Equity and Inclusion at CHHS. The award recognizes efforts made to impact the University by fostering and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65259

Bronco Spotlight: Michael Manga

Career and Student Employment Services

… program across several geographies. My current role is as a sales FP&A analyst with Stryker Spine in Allendale, NJ. Some of my main responsibilities include forecasting, modeling, and month end accounting.   What is … can make in a short time. Which of your skills had the biggest impact on your success? One of the most important …

https://wmich.edu/career/michaelmanga

Bronco Spotlight: Alexa Zmich

Career and Student Employment Services

… searches in the area and make myself readily available for any questions the students may have. What is the most … in student affairs and guided me on the skills needed for my future. What advice do you have for students looking for their career after college? Don't …

https://wmich.edu/career/alexazmich

Bronco Spotlight: Samantha Sandler

Career and Student Employment Services

… Copywriter at  AdAdapted I work as a marketing copywriter for an ad tech startup. I create content for marketing materials, articles, and company blog posts. … I knew nothing about the different types of advertising for mobile apps or the process of implementing ad campaigns …

https://wmich.edu/career/samanthasandler

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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… with a solution to make freezers work smarter (not harder) for those with limited space or who need to optimize their freezers for meal prep is the winner of the K.C. O'Shaughnessy Bronco … at the top of their fridge organize their frozen items for maximum space, visual display and ventilation. Uniquely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields

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… technology, engineering and math (STEM) faculty is moving forward at Western Michigan University. Fueled by a nearly … then there are the training pieces … and support networks for faculty," says Dr. Heather Petcovic , co-principal … Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak , faculty specialist in the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies , and Deirdre …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67503

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… allows her to make Western her own. Bright's passions for electrical engineering, service to community with … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What happens when you combine a love for a physics course assignment and the musical talent … me to learn about the world in a way I didn’t understand before. This major is my path to improving efficiency and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114

Renowned author coming to Western teaches importance of conversations in divided times

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… Mich.—Can we transcend our instincts to label each other before we’ve even had a conversation? Why do we become more … Tuesday, Sept. 20-21 . An interactive panel presentation for We Talk , Western’s civil discourse initiative, is open … the person who’s disagreeing with me. My first and most formidable opponent can be my overly defensive ego. Only by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65252

Western Michigan University launches new course on tribal governance

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… future building," adds Morseau, Tribal Council secretary for the Pokagon Band. "This course is a testament of … share with students." The course offered early registration for a limited number of members of the three tribes before it opened to Western students.  "This is a way for us …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66272

Big data and the future of diagnosing mental disorders

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What if testing for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit … Disorder (ADHD) were as simple as running a test for diabetes or heart disease?  For Dr. Alvis Fong , … the large sample can find the evidence of disorders in the aggregate. Functional magnetic resonance imaging simply tells …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65069