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WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… to build community. One of the reasons why this major was created was to fill the demand of our corporations and nonprofits … professionals in the fields of event management, utilizing service learning and getting class credit while working in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … faculty members for their work with students. The late Michael Braun , Dr. Scott Cowan and Dr. Scott Slawinski will be … Faculty Scholar as well as winners of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. As Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48800

Western supports new Grand Rapids scholarship recipients

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's student support services will be front and center, welcoming recipients of a … with the admissions process and to help students become aware of the multitude of campus services that will help them … our commitment to supporting students holistically and walking alongside them as they persist toward their academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63159

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … give us better perspectives."  Alongside Brown is testing service coordinator RoseElla Lyke , who aviator Brown met on … what became the WMU chapter of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP).  So did Lyke once Brown …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … 3810 to assist Kenco, a top-ranked, third party logistics service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Playwrights to read at next Frostic speaker event

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… read during a free public event titled "When the Promise Was Broken: Plays Inspired by Bruce Springsteen" in 157-159 … Whole Art and Fancy Pants theatres, among others. He was awarded the New Jewish Theatre Project Award, Jamie … He has taught at the Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency's Education for the Arts and was the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45913

Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award

Haworth College of Business

… Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Dr. Karen M. … and promotion major at Western Michigan University, was named the recipient of the 2022 Charles H. Sandage Award … Teaching Award and the 2012 Haworth College of Business Service Award. Since 2015, Lancendorfer has also been the …

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

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program

College of Education and Human Development

… lab on Western’s campus. The sessions represent one of five service projects the SDA has been involved in during the … complete with door prizes. The highlight of the day was a presentation from Kelli Cortez , a dietitian who spoke … from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase awareness about careers in the field of nutrition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71324

Rinvelt, Bolger will lead WMU Board of Trustees again in 2018

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… in Ardesta's portfolio. Prior to joining Ardesta, he was a co-founder of GrapeVINE Technologies, providing … in an acquisition by Sun Microsystems. In addition, Rinvelt was part of the startup team for MAXfunds.com, an Internet … colonel, serving as commanding officer of the Uniform Services Bureau and providing executive direction and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44979

Child and family development student puts learning into practice to help create a thriving community for youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Manager Yulanda Taylor (right) of Eastside Youth Strong watch students present their circles of control. Carly Smith … what can be placed inside the circle of control. Robert Lee Washington, intern and WMU social work undergraduate … visit her  testimonial page . ABOUT  child development and services at wmu The   family science and human development: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71158