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Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… participants, and this year’s lineup promises a great mix of dynamic speakers and relevant sessions. “Each year, the … upon graduation,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing and director of the conference. “We at Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713

Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

College of Arts and Sciences

… in Japan, it’s safe to say that Dr. Stephen Covell , chair of Western Michigan University's Department of Comparative Religion , has a deep passion for Japan and … recent trip to Japan in September 2022, however, may be one of his most unique, as he led a grant-funded study tour of

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129

Spring Convocation celebrates investments in innovation at Western

News

… with big ideas in action. On Friday, April 16 , the Office of Research and Innovation's Spring Convocation will … in the 2019-20 fiscal year. "External funding is sort of a badge of honor about the quality of your work," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63859

Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time value of money, net present value, internal rate of return, depreciation, taxes and inflation: These topics … what I need prioritize as a student to get the most out of my academics,” says Rode of the required engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980

WMU launches campuswide common read, sets leader training

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… for University Common Read 2012-13 is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," by Rebecca Skloot. The award-winning, … and the public at large. It chronicles the famous case of Henrietta Lacks, a poor black woman whose cells had an unusual property--unlike those of other donors, they could be kept alive and grown in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/610

WMU to confer some 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

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… master's level and 21 at the doctoral level. Schedule Each of the two summer 2013 ceremonies is geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is for graduates of Extended University Programs as well as the colleges of

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7701

WMU to confer about 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. Montgomery will distribute the diplomas on behalf of the University: 1,256 at the bachelor's level, 392 at the … toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56855

Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… M.A.'00, and Michael Renner-Lewis pose with a portrait of Dr. Elson Floyd in the lobby in WMU's Floyd Hall. … Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple have pooled their combined professional experiences and skills to form a nonprofit … educator focused on literacy and retired Kalamazoo Public Schools teacher, and Michael Renner-Lewis , who has more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299

Students win two categories, $10,000 in statewide competition

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… Clean Energy Venture Challenge winners KALAMAZOO—Two teams of Western Michigan University students took top honors in … year, the competition is administered by the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship, with semifinalist … in February. The competition provides funding to dozens of student and faculty-led teams with innovative, renewable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5569

Medieval prayer book newly available online

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A two-page spread of the manuscript KALAMAZOO—A 15th century prayer book for … is now available from the medieval manuscript collections of the Special Collections and Rare Books department of University Libraries, ahead of the 48th International …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7091