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The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… about working in human resources is the culture and change within organizations. In this field, y ou get to work with both management-level and entry-level employees, making … to guide her.     “The change management course had the biggest impact on me, teaching me how necessary organizational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124

A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… of many titles: parent, teacher and, now, published author. With the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving … a low-income single parent.   “A lot of ‘Sprawl' is dealing with being a parent and a low-income person,” says Collard. … level.”  Collard graduated from Western in December 2022 with a Ph.D. in English. After completing “Sprawl,” Collard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model

College of Education and Human Development

… Comunitario, the first academic institution founded with the aim of implementing an American community college … reaffirms the community college's societal impact, aligning with the democratic mission of these institutions on a … complex tasks including research and data analysis within all types of educational institutions, there is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259

Gender equality on tap as ethics lecture series starts fall season

News

… software groups. Her first stay in the United States was with professor emeritus Barbara Bergman at the American … registration information. Oct. 9, 4 p.m.: Panel discussion with Drs. David Karowe, Paul Clements and Ron Kramer … Times." Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.: Winnie Veenstra Peace Lecture with Robert Kochler, Chicago-based syndicated columnist and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1466

Dancing, art and cultural activities highlight WMU China Festival

News

… being organized by the Haenicke Institute in collaboration with the Chinese Association of Greater Kalamazoo and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55672

WMU student program recognized by national diversity magazine

News

… a testament to our commitment to building broader diversity within our student body and across our faculty ranks. While … has broadened its focus to assist first-generation students with economically and academically disadvantaged … Multicultural Affairs. Inclusion efforts are in alignment with and a major focus of WMU's Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55464

Persistence pays off when applying for summer internships

College of Fine Arts

… designers to have specific attributes that they carry along with them. Through my interviewing experiences, Stryker … in the spring of 2019. Their interviewing process started with numerous online and phone personality interviews. After … internship.  I was fortunate enough to get into contact with Jeff Kennedy, my mentor, who is a Senior Principal …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/02/pd-internship-nick

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

News

… role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career options, including an opportunity to work with Hon. Curtis Bell , chief judge at Kalamazoo County … lot of hearings and court cases and got one-on-one contact with (Bell)," he says. "I loved it. It was something I liked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

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

News

… is free, but registration is required to ensure compliance with COVID-19 facility guidelines. Manji’s visit also will include multiple meetings with students, faculty, staff, University leadership and … bestselling author of “Don’t Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars” and founder of the Moral …

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

Housing, Dining and Student Center Planning

Student Life

… heart acts as crossroads and informal gathering space within the Student Center that opened in 2023. This dramatic … space itself. This inclusive design feature was emphasized with student input during design. The 650 seat … at WMU and is meant to be used and adapted in conjunction with University strategic planning and priorities.  Living …

https://wmich.edu/students/planning