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Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation

W Magazine

… courtesy: Bell Textron Inc.) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“I’ve always loved planes and flight and space; I wanted to be an astronaut as a kid,” muses Aisha Thaj , BFA … who gave me and another designer a 24-hour turnaround project, asking us to sketch as many ideas as we could come …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419

Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Cole KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Mali and an increasing level of fear and hostility toward Muslims across North American and European nations, … is president of the Global Americana Institute, a nonprofit project that aims to translate important books by great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691

Marti Hearron's final gift to WMU establishes a fine arts professorship

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… Dean Daniel Guyette at the college's annual Dance Advocacy Award ceremony that was part of the Winter Gala Dance Concert. "In typical Marti … Instructional Equipment Endowment and the Great Works Dance Project Endowment. Margaret 'Marti' Hearron Hearron spent 32 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21654

Moscow Ballet's 'Great Russian Nutcracker' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… School Choir will accompany singing the chorale part for "Waltz of the Snowflakes." Moscow Ballet launches this … leads the orchestra, which has won wide recognition and was named "Best Classical University Symphony Orchestra" in … Program for Life" is an intensive cultural immersion project that benefits thousands of school children. Ongoing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20346

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the ceremony in Uganda on March 8, which coincidentally was also the day her hometown of Nebbi district hosted the … plans to move full speed ahead with her current and future projects. “I believe that I've contributed a lot in the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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… Bronco Pitch Competition. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A class project with a solution to make freezers work smarter (not … O'Shaughnessy Bronco Pitch Competition and Showcase, which was held virtually on April 9. The Freezer Smart team … Competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor

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… is a WMU graduate, recipient of the WMU Outstanding Alumni Award in marketing and an active advocate to end human … Johnsons serve on the board of the Michigan Abolitionist Project, a Christian-based not-for-profit abolitionist … is one that all business professionals need not only to be aware of but also be actively addressing within their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702

Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift

Haworth College of Business

… positions for sales faculty Technology and software upgrades Operational expenses “The Robert S. Kaiser … earning their degree. “Bob Kaiser is a visionary who always has his eye on the future,” says Dr. Satish Deshpande , … mission-critical data centers, to battery manufacturing projects, to new automotive paint facilities, the vertically …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift

New Broncos Lead Internship Program will benefit students, Kalamazoo community

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… to do with a college student with a brilliant idea who wanted to try it out," adds Michael Evans , executive … says Evans. Internships with his organization will focus on project management and taking a lead role in the planning … be able to develop some talent that will be able to run projects in the future—if not for us, then for other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71129

WMU supply chain students secure first place at Operation Stimulus Competition

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University, Grand Valley State University and Wayne State University.  Operation Stimulus is a national … purchases. What secured the win for the Business Broncos was their proposal to use a mix of diesel and electric … different solutions, working through all the financial projections, route planning, and a detailed analysis of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75345