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Shirley R. Miars obituary
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… died Nov. 17, 2015 . She was 92. Miars was a statistician in the Registrar's Office. She joined the staff in 1974 and retired in … as a graduation auditor and supervisor from 1962 to 1969 in what at the time was WMU's records office. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30236
Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies
Haworth College of Business
… of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch Competition KALAMAZOO, … and ability to fluently present my proposed business is what made me stand out," says Adams. "My conviction in the … you down is a worthwhile item," says Sievers. "I think what made me stand out was my dynamic start and memorable …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997
Morvin A. Wirtz obituary
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… Fla. He was 92. Wirtz joined the faculty in 1967 to head what was then the new Department of Special Education. He had been serving as deputy assistant commissioner in the Office of the Disadvantaged and Handicapped …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1306
Supply chain program ranks No. 2 in world
Haworth College of Business
… supply management program recently ranked second on a listing of the top 100 universities for supply chain talent … fastest in the world of work, which may explain some of what we at SCM World saw in our latest ranking data compiled … improve the program by meeting with employers to see what they value in employees and then adjusting the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37589
New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives
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… New Michigan budget includes $4M for WMU autism initiatives Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … we're here to really focus on our children ... It's about what research shows works and about investing in our young … "Rep. O'Brien has been steadfast in her support for what we do here," Dunn said. "She is an advocate for putting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16702
WMU researcher finds little connection between violence, video games
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… violent people just gravitate toward violent video games? His research shows it's the latter. The research DeCamp … those other controls." Better predictors DeCamp found that what was going on in the home was a better predictor of … "The parenting measures in my study were some of the bigger predictors," DeCamp says. "The parental attachment …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36296
WMU sales students land in the winner’s circle at the Desert Cup
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s sales talent was on display at the Desert Cup, Arizona State University’s … Competition, where senior Madi Miller of Goshen, Illinois, took first place in the sales role-play, and the Western … close their deals strong with a lot of finesse, which is what we teach in the WMU Haworth sales program.” Nardinelli …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71400
Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight
Haworth College of Business
… had many valuable experiences that have prepared him for his career, including a role as a crew scheduling intern at … a Western Michigan University student from Minneapolis, Minnesota. “At the time, I wasn’t sure what career path I wanted to take, but I knew immediately …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440
Empowering undergraduate students with research internships
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Nore's research. Finding a way to protect users, Jin Park is applying machine-code analysis tools to detect patterns … trouble learning new material because I did not understand what the topic was used for. This research has given me a … entering University of Kentucky. “I wanted to go to a bigger, D1 school. Ironically that had nothing to do with …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research
Business college dean's Just Business blog debuts
Haworth College of Business
… a new blog that will feature regular posts on business issues of the day. The voice behind the blog is Dr. K ay Palan, dean of the Haworth College of Business. … thinking in many different areas of the business world. What we are hoping to provide to the business community is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27907