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Finding the tools to feed the world

Haworth College of Business

… Finding the tools to feed the world Submitted by Abbie Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Everyone wants to leave an impact—to see the significance of their … true passions in his business minor. With the assistance of mentors Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69876

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

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… offered and supported by WMU. KALAMAZOO, Michigan—In elementary school, Trayshawna Thomas struggled. Disinterested and frustrated in the classroom, she barely … says Antawn Perkins , Trayshawna's father. "My wife and I always discussed where we could have been had we had real …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management Submitted by Erin Flynn on Daniela Peña Cabreja … sings the praises of Western Michigan University. In addition to world-class vocal training and once-in-a-lifetime … Domingo.  Peña Cabreja sings with an orchestra. "Yes, there was architecture, but every time there was an audition, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476

Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

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… by Erin Flynn on There will be plenty of fun and games at the hundreds of tables sprawled across Sangren Plaza … there and having them be the backbone of Bash is always huge; it's a way for us to support our students." WMU … assistant for fraternity and sorority life. More than 400 individual entities have registered for spots at Bronco Bash …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

University Concert Band to present final concert of semester

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… University Concert Band to present final concert of semester Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Concert Band will present its final concert of the semester at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12 , in Western Michigan University’s Miller Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22785

Another WMU staffer named state's top student-employee supervisor

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… Another WMU staffer named state's top student-employee supervisor Submitted by … consecutive year. Michael "Berd" Berdowski, assistant director of intramural sports and recreation programs, was named Michigan's 2019 Supervisor of the Year by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54204

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… Mich.—Most sixth graders don’t know what career they want to pursue when they get older. But Stephanie George … only wanted a challenge, but an experience that would give me a diverse knowledge base and open the door to additional … pay. During the past four decades, the program has welcomed nearly 3,000 students from 60 school districts and has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University senior Spencer Gould is a finding his place in the world through his studies at the … and experiences at WMU Haworth, starting with a rewarding internship with a company he continues to work for … modern technology, and it will be especially important for me to learn about new products and how they will alter my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73047

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… mask production Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Department of Theatre costumer Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from … for Western Michigan University alumni who are in the medical field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12

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… WMU to recognize top four staff members for 2011-12 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … will present its 2011-12 Annual Make a Difference Award to four staff members being honored for their … who had previously treated him but whom he not seen for nearly a year. Liebert contacted the appropriate WMU offices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1646