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From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence … case scenarios and apply my experience to a professional setting. Last year, Madison Petroff and I placed third … he learned in class to challenges within the industry. “I was a demand generation intern, focusing my efforts on …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within industrial … Bautista , who served on the marketing team and as program designer for the conference. “They gave me the opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

Supply chain student leverages networking to secure internships and full-time job

Haworth College of Business

… beginning his journey at WMU Haworth, Clarke has held four different internships with  Owens Corning . Currently, he … genuine interest in the company, which I believe helped set me apart . After I graduate, I will be joining Owens … rotational program.” Within the college, Clarke has found ways to expand his professional scope through career fairs …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/supply-chain-management-nathan-clarke

The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… of food industry thought leadership. Dr. Russell Zwanka welcomes guests at The FMC. “We are thrilled to host a … all facets of the food industry,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of The FMC and WMU food marketing program. “The FMC … speakers and big ideas to conference participants in a setting that encourages networking and personal connections. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/food-marketing-conference-2026

Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference

News

… Freshwater science and sustainability program to host … United States. The conference provides a platform for leading researchers to exchange and develop insights about the … and gender. He studies ways in which the creation of a modern market economy and scientific agriculture changed the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500

University plans festive faculty and staff mixer

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on U Make Western mixer set for Feb. 12. KALAMAZOO—A Mardi Gras-themed get-together for Western Michigan University … be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 , in Miller Auditorium. The free U Make Western mixer is a celebration of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4624

WMU to confer more than 1,800 degrees during fall commencement

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Commencement ceremonies are set for Saturday, Dec. 19. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 19 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the … fall ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29076

New General Counsel named at Western

News

… counsel for metro Detroit’s Oakland University (OU), is set to begin his tenure as a member of the campus community … an exemplary new colleague in Keith,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “I am confident his extensive experience and diverse legal background will serve Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68429

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

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… and left people eager to see the interior of the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage Hall, the birthplace of WMU, is set for a gala grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefit

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… refreshments will be served. This semester's sessions are set for Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 . They will include … University Programs, Human Resources, University Studies and the Center for Academic Success Programs. Tuition-related benefits WMU offers a discount program for benefits-eligible employees and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42941