The Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University strives to add value to the lives of its learners and continuously improve the quality of its programming to meet the needs and expectations of the communities it serves. Join us for events that are tailored to your academic interests and help prepare you for the future.
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Upcoming events
August 29, 2018
Fall 2018 semester begins.
August 31, 2018
B.A.A. Orientation: 1 to 3 p.m. RSVP required for invited students; contact Tomika Griffin-Brown with questions.
September 3, 2018
Labor Day Holiday
September 6, 2018
Beta Alpha Psi Resume Workshop
September 7, 2018
Zhang Career Center Advisory Board Meeting, 3350 Schneider
September 10, 2018
Resume Revamp!—Students may drop off resumes for critique. This program runs through September 28.
Communicating in College Workshop (Part 1), 10 to 11:30 a.m., 2345 Schneider
September 12, 2018
BUS 3000 Mock Career Fair
September 13, 2018
Beta Alpha Psi Kick-Off Event
LinkedIn Photo Shoot—10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2150 Schneider Hall
September 14, 2018
Entrepreneurship Forum—Curtis and Janette Tramel, owners, Station 66
Leveraging LinkedIn & Social Media in Your Professional Brand with Kellogg's, 12 to 2 p.m., 2355 Schneider
September 18, 2018
September 19, 2018
Communicating in College Workshop (Part 2), 10 to 11:30 a.m., 2345 Schneider
September 20, 2018
Meet the Firms with Beta Alpha Psi
Financial Planning Speaker Series: "CFA or CFP?," Chuck Prudhomme, LVM Capital, 4 to 5:30 p.m., 2150 Schneider
September 21, 2018
Resume Critique Day—An event that assits business students in editing their professional documents for the upcoming recruiting season.
September 26, 2018
September 28, 2018
Mercantile Breakfast Series—"The Future of Business Education: Strategic Implications for the Haworth College of Business" presented by Satish Deshpande, Ph.D., dean, Haworth College of Business, Western Michigan University. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
October 3, 2018
Marketing, Sales, and Food Marketing Career Night
BUS 3000 Interview Lab
October 4, 2018
Business Career Day
October 5, 2018
Haworth College of Business Awards Ceremony—Awards ceremony honoring all recipients at 4 p.m., followed by a reception. RSVP to Samantha Hooker (269 387-6059) | Email Samantha Hooker
Career Day Interviews
October 6, 2018
Homecoming—Various events planned on campus. Admission fees vary.
Haworth College of Business Homecoming Pancake Breakfast—At the Official WMU Tailgate Site from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Lot 1 (in between Walwood and Heritage Halls on East Campus). Pre-registration is kindly requested.
Family Weekend—For WMU students and their families, various events planned on campus and in the Kalamazoo community, full schedule online. Admission fees vary.
October 8, 2018
The 5 P's of Presenting Professionally, 12 to 1:30 p.m., 1280 Schneider
October 9, 2018
October 10, 2018
HCoB Study Abroad Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2150 Schneider
October 11, 2018
Financial Planning Speaker Series: "Fee-Only Financial Planning," Brian Face, Face2Face Planning, 4 to 5:30 p.m., 2150 Schneider
October 12, 2018
Entrepreneurship Forum—Jeremy Andrews, founder and chief excitement officer, Sprout Urban Farms
October 17 to 19, 2018
Fall Break
October 26, 2018
Mercantile Breakfast Series—Jeff Getting, prosecutor, Kalamazoo County Government. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
Bring Your "A-Game" to Work with Quicken Loans, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 2355 Schneider
November 5, 2018
Resumes Revisited Workshop, 12 to 1:30 p.m., 1280 Schneider
November 9, 2018
Entrepreneurship Forum—Jesus Grillo, founder, Nueva Opinion
Critical Thinking Through CLUE with Lacks Enterprises, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1220 Schneider
November 12-14, 2018
Major Match-Up—An event for all students wishing to explore Haworth College of Business majors.
November 14, 2018
Effective Research Workshop: Effective Research — Real World Application, 9 to 10:30 a.m., 2345 Schneider
November 15, 2018
14th Annual Western Michigan I.T. Forum, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fetzer Center
November 29, 2018
Financial Planing Speaker Series: "Holistic Planning," Tom Owiti, Parouisa Life Matters, 4 to 5:30 p.m., 2150 Schneider
November 30, 2018
Mercantile Breakfast Series—Dr. L. Marshall Washington, president, Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
December 7, 2018
Entrepreneurship Forum—Pete Laforest, owner, B45 Academy
December 10 to 13, 2018
Exam Week
January 11, 2019
Entrepreneurship Forum—Scott Zylstra, founder, Old Mill Brewpub
January 25, 2019
Mercantile Breakfast Series—"Economic Update" presented by Chris Burns, senior fixed income analyst, Greenleaf Trust. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
February 8, 2019
Entrepreneurship Forum—Valencia Scott, founder, Perfect Pucker
February 22, 2019
Mercantile Breakfast Series—Joe Cekola, president and owner, Imperial Beverage. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
March 15, 2019
Entrepreneurship Forum—Ben Nobis, founder, Nobis Agri Science
March 26-27, 2019
Food Marketing Conference, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
March 29, 2019
Mercantile Breakfast Series—"Hospital Hospitality House" presented by Judy Paget, executive director, Hospital Hospitality House. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
April 12, 2019
Entrepreneurship Forum—Matthew McDaid, founder, Section 1776
April 26, 2019
Mercantile Breakfast Series—Greg Dobson, chief operating officer, AVB. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.
May 17, 2019
Mercantile Breakfast Series—"Anxiety Depression and Psychological Well-Being" presented by Dr. Larry Beer, president, licensed psychologist and licensed professional counselor, Child and Family Psychological Services. 2150 Schneider Hall, 8 a.m. Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations required.