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Student group once again recognized by leading human resource association

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… over the same time period. I am proud to have worked with the students to build momentum for the future." … professional development and networking opportunities with local human resource professionals, among other … leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces. With more than 300,000 human resource and business executive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54130

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

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… world-class training and opportunities he’s been given. But now, amid the COVID-19 health crisis, he appreciates his … says. It’s given him the ability to enter the job market with confidence in his ability to adapt to whatever situation he’s presented with. The diverse connections Brown made at WMU have him …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064

Student entrepreneurs clinch e-Fest prize

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… Student entrepreneurs clinch e-Fest prize Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tyler Skibicki Noah Schultz … from 65 colleges and universities across North America, with finalist teams receiving top scores for their  video … pitches .  “This award is such an honor and perfectly timed with our operations,” says Skibicki, founder and CEO of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58873

WMU teams claim top two spots at project management competition

Haworth College of Business

… of teams from Grand Valley State University, Michigan Technological University and Ferris State University. The team … of their choice. The teams were given industry mentors with project management certifications, Matt Mills and Nancy Howk , both of Stryker. With their guidance, the finalists completed three rubrics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59292

Breyana Wilson

First-Year Faces

… excited about books. That’s one thing that’s always stuck with me about her, is her enthusiasm when it comes to … all of her students that I wanted to have for myself, and not only that, but to give to other students. And that’s … a diverse range of kindergarten through 12th grade students with learning disabilities and emotional impairments. “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59317

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Reginald Edmund, bottom right, with members of Face Off Theatre Company in 2018. KALAMAZOO, … matter?"That’s the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series "Black Lives, Black … Part of an international theatre movement started by renowned playwright Reginald Edmund, the event is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Virtual and in-person summer camps offered at Western

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… pending approval of safety plans and registration with the Office of Precollege Programming. In-person and … opportunities begin  Monday, June 14 , and include Graphic Novels, Playwriting, SurvivalCraft, Cryptography, Where Does Your Water Go?, Virtual Reality and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63704

Research at the Resiliency Center for Families and Children

Unified Clinics

… impacts in the community. Resiliency Center funds program with $1.8 million SAMHSA grant August 2023 The Resiliency … in health- and education-related disciplines to work with youth experiencing mental and behavioral health … about our therapy dogs Research Highlights TechBoost: A Technological Infrastructure Upgrade for Experiential-Learning …

https://wmich.edu/unifiedclinics/research

Western student powers launch of new compostability testing center

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… of their compostability testing facility. Wang fills pots with soil to test compostability in his lab's greenhouse. … biodegradation and toxicity. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An innovative new lab at Western Michigan University will help … of the lab. "If these types of materials go into a landfill without oxygen, the process is anaerobic, which creates …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68373

Director Success at WMU

Human Resources

… and matching. Ensures the program remains in compliance with University policies and aligns with University strategic goals. Operates as a change agent … Gathers data, seeks external collaborators, investigates innovative practices in higher education and presents multiple …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010494