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Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
W Magazine
… trays Submitted by Deanne Puca on Doctoral student Jason Wang and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, … a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials. Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to … cutting edge of all things pulp and paper, especially food service packaging.” The process uses a wet fiber slurry that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874
Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle
W Magazine
… and distinction. During his teaching career, Rozelle was a chair of the department as well as the faculty advisor to WMU’s award-winning chapter of the accounting honorary Beta Alpha … two Distinguished Teaching Awards, the Distinguished Service Award, the Interfraternity-Panhellenic Council …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… annually organize Meet the Firms, a career fair geared toward students and employers in the accounting, finance and … status Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor and service organization for accounting, finance and information … are so proud of the Gamma Rho chapter students and look forward to what the next year brings." Gamma Rho chapter Beta …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497
WMU Trustee Miller elected to WMU Cooley Law board
News
… who serves as vice chair of the WMU Board of Trustees, was elected to the Cooley board along with Richard F. … themselves in the legal profession, business and community service. Our students will benefit from their decades of … and their long association with our law school. I warmly welcome them to the board of WMU-Cooley Law School." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22462
WMU named 'Best for Vets' for fifth consecutive year
News
… crucial to student vets." The data gleaned from that effort was combined with U.S. Education Department data, including … on Education recommendations on credits for military service and accomplishments. The 2015 rankings will be … enrolled at a public university in Michigan. The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20247
Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff … Matt VanKuiken, received WMU's Public Sector Leader Award. Created to celebrate individuals who embody … to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public service, VanKuiken was the inaugural recipient. "Matt's …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken
Western's ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years
Haworth College of Business
… ‘Battalion Mom’ retires after 28 years Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cris Obreiter has worked with … and 11 military science and leadership chairs. She has watched nearly 500 Western cadets become second lieutenants … alumni. Through it all, her positivity and commitment to service has influenced students—and watching those students’ …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70295
Trustees approve retirements of 7 faculty, 12 staff members
News
… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Mary J. … 39 years, effective April 30, 2019. Dr. Robert J. Leneway , associate professor of educational leadership, … Libraries, 23 years, effective Dec. 31, 2014. Dr. Jung-Chao Wang , associate professor of statistics, 27 years, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16681
WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather
News
… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, this evening, Wednesday, Feb. 12 , all WMU … sports and sports club practices are canceled. Climbing Wall is closed all night. The WMU Student Center will … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025
From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place
Haworth College of Business
… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … have opened up for him on campus. “The biggest way that the college helps to support my professional goals is the SPuRS program. One memorable event I attended was “Bring Your A-Game to Work.” I completed a five-hour …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community