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Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… and a job already secured. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mey Wong was 6 years old when her family moved to Kalamazoo from Cambodia. "My parents wanted to give their kids a better opportunity here in the … department at Kellogg's—a position she was offered after a successful internship with the company. "I'll mainly …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

Meet Kenna: Early childhood unified education

College of Education and Human Development

… the classes are, at least in my experience, more geared towards your major." — Kenna Why did you choose early childhood unified education? So I've always been drawn to little kids and just interacting with … for the players. Being on the ice was pretty normal for me after playing hockey. It was just a little bit of an …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-hansen

Compensation and employee retention with Dr. Jen Bott

Haworth College of Business

… with Dr. Jen Bott Has the labor market become “unfrozen” after years of stagnancy due to recent events? What do you … focus has largely been on pay and annual raises. Equity was defined at the system level in terms of the process for … retention. COVID-19 influenced and clarified what employees want from work and the importance of work within the greater …

https://wmich.edu/business/bott2023

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

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… counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , … research that served as a physicochemical analysis of water sources on Western's campus. As president of the … field and plan to continue their higher education careers after they graduate from Western. Presidential Scholars for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… Before beginning to bloom, all Jackson had to do for Alice was soak the area of her roots twice a year, as she required very little water. But now he regularly heads to the roof every few … the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing.  After Alice finishes blooming, her removal process will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Lansing Community College Transfer Guides

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University Physics II 4 + 1 PHYS 216 or PHYS 252 ME 2320 Thermodynamics I 3   ME 2560 Statics 3   MATH 3740 … 3   CS 4430 Database Management Systems 3   CS 4900 Software Systems Development I 3   CS 4910 Software Systems … 4   IEE 3010 Entrepreneurial Engineering II: Product and Service Design 3   IEE 3100 Engineering Economy 3   IEE 3160 …

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Commission OKs more WMU offerings in Florida

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… in something other than music therapy to begin working toward becoming a board-certified music therapist. Students … is designed to address one of the most critical and sought-after competencies required in today's organizations—the … and in Florida, EUP is committed to providing support services to enhance the learning process and to assist …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46279

Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU students Carl Huber, Samantha Rogers, Michelle Wadas and McKenzie Stommen. The students were featured in a … Justice Program. "I just thought this would be a good way to give students research opportunities while solving a … genius," Sheinelle Jones , co-host on the "Today Show" said after the national program featured the work of Kuersten's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall

College of Health and Human Services

… College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall Submitted … WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in … discover these career paths later in their academic career, after they have chosen a different major. This certificate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run … The 2020 Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are pressing forward amid restrictions due to COVID-19. Despite a … time to qualify for a t-shirt and medal to be distributed after campus reopens. Results for the races will be posted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104