December 2019 Newsletter
DECEMBER 2019 NEWSLETTER
NABA promotes diversity, professional development
Western Michigan University's recently renewed chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants provides valuable experiential learning opportunities, academic support, and a safe space for all students.
Business student named Wuerffel Trophy recipient
A December 2019 graduate and Master of Science in Accountancy student, Jon Wassink, has been named recipient of the Wuerffel Trophy, presented by the Chick-fil-A Foundation. In addition, Wassink has received numerous accolades this fall, including being named one of 12 National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athletes.
Read about the honors.
Sales and business marketing students clinch victories
Sales and business marketing students Trevor Bageris and Gabe Pelak competed in the national E. & J. Gallo Winery Collegiate Sales Competition. The duo clinched first place overall, while also claiming second place in the event's marketing case presentation. Additionally, Bageris took second place in the sales role-play portion of the event.
Read about the competition.
Students claim second place in HR Games
Two teams of human resource management students competed in the HR Games, an annual competition sponsored by the Michigan Society for Human Resource Management, with one team claiming second place.
Read about the competition.
Human resource management student earns competitive scholarship
Haworth College of Business student Holly Harmon recently won a competitive Junior Achievement $2,500 scholarship from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Read about the scholarship.
Sustaining success
Renee Robinson-Seelye, B.B.A.'10, is using her marketing degree from Western Michigan University to take her family business, Jake's Country Meats, in a new direction.
Read her story.
Top 10 reasons to give
There are a number of reasons to make your year-end gift to the Haworth College of Business and impact students. Here are our top 10.
Make an impact.
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Editor: Molly Goaley
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