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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

Network neuroscience: Alumnus finds career at the intersection of data science and the brain

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of data science and the brain Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Duy Duong-Tran KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As medical … Duy Duong-Tran , who moved into the academic-research field after a pivotal conversation with College of Engineering and … than a year, I visited Dr. Butt who helped me realize I was more suited to an academic career,” says Duong-Tran. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67152

Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student

Haworth College of Business

… Collyer is passionate about the work he is doing and is always looking for new opportunities. This past summer, he got … subsidiary of Accenture, as a data engineering intern.  He was originally drawn to the position because Accenture … could use it for making advantageous business decisions. After getting some practice in the industry through his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73049

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Program allows … air carriers will put WMU students on a clear pathway to careers as commercial airline pilots. The … largest pilot-hiring boom in the history of the industry." After a period of slow industry personnel growth, it is now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

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… Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into Western Michigan University's Waldo Library during a downpour 30 years ago led … Lyon to become addicted to the history of automobiles. After retiring in 1998, the WMU professor emeritus of … a second career as an automotive historian and writer. "I was crossing Western's campus between meetings. It was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

Dozens of local internships up for grabs

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… students have a chance to earn a minimum of $8,000 in wages, scholarship funds and other compensation by … 43 positions are available at 33 Kalamazoo-area companies. After graduating, a number of previous interns have been … executive director of WMU's Career and Student Employment Services, notes that all of this year's internships are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/104

WMU students earn top honors at national sales competition

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… in the marketing presentation category. "What a fantastic way to showcase the quality of our sales and business … the sale of auto insurance to fictional young adult buyers. After the role-plays, the top four students compete in a … amazing' Lorr's second place overall finish and individual award now make her one of the most decorated sales and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11362

Former PepsiCo CEO, industry leaders to speak at Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… entering the industry upon graduation,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing and director of the … 10 Leadership Force Multipliers,” he is highly sought-after for sessions about leadership, trust, culture, … Coresight Research, who will detail “E-Commerce Outlook: After the Surge, What’s Next?” Presenting on the retail …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66713

WMU football Broncos win MAC title

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… made all five of his field goal attempts, the last of which was a 34-yarder that gave WMU a 29-23 lead with less than … of Intercollegiate Athletics is hosting a bowl announcement watch party at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in University Arena. For … MAC West Championship | Nov. 28, 2016 WMU football at 11-0 after 38-0 win over Buffalo | Nov. 20, 2016 ESPN College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36759

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

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… fall ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … Education and Human Development, and Health and Human Services. The 12:30 p.m. ceremony is for graduates of the … Ticket Office beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16 . After all ticketed guests have been seated in Miller, any …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36754