Haworth College of Business News
Google Glass Demo
A few lucky students had the opportunity to try out Google Glass when Newmind Group, one of the only companies in Michigan licensed by Google to develop the product's apps, visited a college Internet marketing class taught by Dr. Betty Parker. It was Parker who connected with the MBA student and Newmind staff member to bring the device to Schneider Hall.
Deep in the Heart of Texas
Alumni executives at Toyota, Rackspace, USAA, Dell, Whole Foods, ConocoPhillips and Statoil in Texas hosted students as part of a summer course, "The Texas Tour: A Corporate, Cultural and Service Learning Venture." Exploring the urban triangle of San Antonio, Austin and Houston, the students also participated in service learning projects.
Read about the tripFocused on Leadership
"My drive to never stop learning was ingrained in me during my time at Western Michigan University, and year after year, I realize the value of this lesson," says Sal Mosca, B.B.A.'97, who is now a general manager at Microsoft Corp. and counts meeting Bill Gates and leadership author Patrick Lencioni as milestones in his career.
Making the Most of College
Food and consumer package goods marketing major Holly Evey is grabbing the reins of her college and professional life. As a second year intern at Smucker's, Evey says her coursework and the resources in the college have helped her succeed at her internship. "Students have to get involved and interact in the business world to set themselves up for success," says Evey.
Other News
- Survey of family owned businesses launched
- ISM student is 1 of 4 Michigan recipients
of $5,000 scholarship
Call for New Business Broncos
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Day-long Conference on Leadership Planned
Do you remember when you first realized that you had the potential to be a leader and the pivotal lessons in leadership you received early in your career? On Oct. 25, 2013, students at WMU will have the opportunity to learn from and network with several nationally known business and community leaders at a unique new student leadership conference, hosted by the Haworth College of Business and organized by a student leadership team of business students.
Learn more about the conference and sponsorship opportunities.
Save the Date for the Haworth College of Business Homecoming Pancake Breakfast!
Mark your calendar and register today at mywmu.com/HCOBpancakes.
