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Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

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… serving on search and steering committees and working groups to leading classes in the community and serving on … humble, pragmatic, ethical and no-nonsense demeanor, coupled with her critical thinking, problem-solving and an … her contributions; she participated in working groups that prepared proposals to the full IEC for curriculum …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… family that they can succeed. But often they go through struggles and can’t express themselves the way they want," … demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support. They were joined by Lauren Carney , director of … parts of my culture that helped me, such as strong family support. But there are not many men of color who feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… department’s value, and with a desire to provide lasting support for future students, Rochon met with department … important for graduate students in particular.”  “It’s super easy and it’s been rewarding,” Rochon says of the … Rochon also represented the Palestinian government in a significant case brought forward from the United States.  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… how my interest could translate into an actual career. He suggested looking into engineering."  Backe works on a design for a project at Edgewater Automation. Backe cultivated … it now," he says. "The kids come in and they'll just run up and hug you."  The experience could also pay dividends …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

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… specific information and use descriptive examples in support of your nominee to assure this person gets the full … for students, Western Michigan University staff stepped up. Whether it’s through providing moral support, navigating a changing housing landscape, providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

February 11, 2019

Registrar's Office

… period begins today and will close on February 22. Supervisors will have through March 1 to approve or deny the … re-authorization period until both the employee and the supervisor have approved or denied the reauthorization.  … well, have excessive absences or are missing multiple assignments using the Report Student Academic Concern form …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2019-02-11

From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career Published … would run the gauntlet – taking him from the bottom, up the career ladder. Upon graduating in 2005 from … many obstacles and challenges they encountered as they struggled to bring the aircraft to fruition.” Time spent at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/03/sweeper-supply-chain-wasinsky-lands-solid-aviation-career

From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Wed, Sep 03, 2014 Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI.  Aviation was in his blood and he wanted … When the 2002 team won the national championship, this upped the number of NIFA National Championships won by WMU … Seiler and Beth Seiler,” he recalled.  “We had a great group of students and instructors while I was at WMU.  I think …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2014/09/rockford-republic-marty-coakers-aviation-journey

When opportunity knocks: Alum’s business acquisition funded by Sleeping Giant Capital

Haworth College of Business

… business owners with capital, the center has successfully supported its first business acquisition through Sleeping … operations and sales as well as a network of investors and suppliers, Abdella saw a great opportunity to collaborate … with success tied directly to how well talent is managed, supported and developed. The company is already a thought …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64373

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… gala-style reception that will serve as the University's signature event for recognizing its alumni and will celebrate select groups of graduates from all of the University's colleges. The … He is the host and executive producer of "Ed Gordon," an hourlong quarterly news magazine on Bounce TV, as well as host …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360