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Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its … Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a form, email  Courtney … means children are fed, families are housed and people have what they need to thrive. All of us at United Way are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond

Haworth College of Business

… Management professor discusses sustainability during COVID-19 and beyond Submitted … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Tim Palmer , professor of management, is a renowned expert when it comes to how companies, faculty … communities benefit companies in the long run. However, in what ways? How are benefits measured? How far out is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60155

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a … a pandemic, when a mysterious disease abruptly shuts down what little normalcy you’ve become accustomed to, is beyond … going on. So, it’s easy to think of the majority or what will work for most of these students. But we need to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food

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… author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the … at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "A Community Conversation about … bestsellers "The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat," and "In Defense of Food: An Eater's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But his accomplishments did not come easily. A journey born from … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found … there when I go back, helping with ideas and bringing what I learned from WMU and my travels through all of Europe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

Sky Broncos precision flight team places 8th in national competition

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… Sky Broncos precision flight team places 8th in national competition … Submitted by Deanne Puca on 2021-22 Sky Broncos precision flight team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … at a competition like this gives you. I am excited to see what the future holds for this hardworking team.” National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68117

Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award

Haworth College of Business

… Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award … at the forefront of every class.” Current student Anna Griggs agrees that Lancendorfer is truly invested in both her … award bestowed on faculty here at WMU, so we know firsthand what an impactful instructor she is to her students. Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68199

WMU students place first at sales competition

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… by Stacey Anderson on Left to right, students Matt Fabish, Ryan Demas, Layla Jarjoura and Nicole DeFord. … competition and could not be more grateful for what is an experience I will always remember," says Fabish. … play, teach the art of 'Selling the Western Way' and learn what it takes to compete at such a high level. The team …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547

Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements

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… Aviation college honors individuals for diversity, historical achievements Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … Lyman , retired senior vice president of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and former dean of the College of Aviation. … of Aviation, the 1947 and 1948 Sky Broncos represented what was then Western Michigan College at the National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37239

Executive board room at medical campus named in honor of Dunns

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… May 22 to honor the University's former president and his wife. The third-floor conference room will now be known … Dunn, who retired as president of WMU in August 2017 and is now a professor emeritus at WMed and president emeritus … cooperation and support of lots of people. "I think that's what, hopefully, the conversations that occur in the board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47508