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Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… basic concepts of a STEM topic for each letter of the alphabet. "Over the years, I kept buying all of these Baby University books, which is ironic because they're designed for babies, but the subjects are … favorite in the series is “Optical Physics for Babies” because of his expertise in remote sensing, that is, imaging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

New cannabis marketing course puts students on forefront of burgeoning industry

Haworth College of Business

… demand, and Western Michigan University students will soon be prepared to meet the need. The Haworth College of … cannabinoids, history, trends in consumer usage, health benefits, how food and cannabis cultures intersect, and the … strategy. Undergraduate and graduate students will be able to register for the course, which will be offered in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68892

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… “ Ideally, I hope that obtaining this master’s degree will better position me for a managerial role at a major airline. … there were so many other areas where my knowledge could be impactful,” Wright says. Through his second year in the … “As I pursue my graduate degree, it is very rewarding to be in classes where students are going more in depth with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student

Haworth College of Business

… Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student Submitted by Amy … intern.  He was originally drawn to the position because Accenture currently ranks high for employee … internship was a part of his desired industry while also being relevant to his major—it was a perfect fit! His …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73049

Nutrition and dietetics student receives award for excelling in internship with VA

College of Education and Human Development

… for excelling in internship with VA Submitted by Chris Hybels on Derek Fischer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Derek   Fischer , a … surprised and grateful," says Fischer. "I was surprised because there are a lot of great dietetics interns out there … Battle Creek Veterans Affair Medical Center, Fischer has been working with patients in the long-term care unit. As …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75532

Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs

University Libraries

… to champion the adoption and creation of OER at WMU because it makes a difference in our students’ lives,” said … courses. These newly-developed learning materials will be added to the existing library of OER freely available to … around the world. "We have many faculty who have seen the benefits of OER for their students. But when they try to …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/05/oer-grants

Airport: Sioux Falls Regional Airport Operations Specialist

College of Aviation

… Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to high noise levels Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid state … holidays, nights, and weekend work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any and all shifts, including …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2023/03/fsd

Business Career Day (Virtual)

Career and Student Employment Services

… for more information Business Career Fair Fall 2023 will be held virtually on Friday, October 6th from 11am-2pm. Students will have the opportunity to … business professional attire (your one on one sessions will be through video embedded in the Handshake system!) Have a …

https://wmich.edu/events/71944

Insurance Biller and Coder

Human Resources

… and Coder Job code 010475 Pay grade C Pay type Nonexempt/hourly General summary Oversees billing, collections, and … any claims and advises leadership staff of any steps to be taken to remedy problems. Obtains prior authorizations … carriers to resolve claim rejections or claims that have been pended for payment. Collaborates with leadership staff, …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010475

Facing the future: Artificial intelligence is evolving at warp speed—but at what cost?

W Magazine

… and revolutionize the way we communicate, work and live—for better or worse. Drs. Autumn Edwards and Chad Edwards "It's … the University of Central Florida. While forms of AI have been around for decades, the emergence of generative AI, … new. It's not Alexa telling you the weather or Siri digging up an obscure fact on a celebrity; this technology is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71771