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WMU supply chain students secure first place at Operation Stimulus Competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU supply chain students secure first place at Operation … team of four students from Western Michigan University’s supply chain management program earned first place at Colorado State University’s Rams Operation Stimulus Supply Chain Case Competition. The Haworth College of …

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

WMU Sky Broncos qualify for national competition

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… Sky Bronco Head Coach Ryan Seiler, this year's team is made up largely of new pilots, having lost to graduation numerous … the regional event included a Top-Scoring Male Contestant designation won by Joseph Batchelder of Grand Haven and second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2312

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… as an environmental engineer for a paper mill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "I'm looking forward to being part of PFAS … , says she's ready to hit the ground running thanks to supportive instructors who took lessons beyond textbooks. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

Western grad students break down communication barriers, empower parents with language class

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… skills and learn from each other," Huls says. They came up with Language Exchange, an evening class where native … to know them." Parents help each other on a language assignment. Supported by Project TEAMS , a federal grant … to do this.' And it was a student who tended to really struggle in grade-level content in my class. For her, it was so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72377

Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… business case for the competition focused on Stepherson's Superlo, an independent grocer in Memphis, Tennessee, that … Once the presenters began practicing, it was up to the larger research and preparation team to give … are affiliated associations, manufacturers and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52530

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute appoints new director

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… which is a University-based, community volunteer program designed for learners age 50 and above. Dr. Toni … replaces the retiring Shirley Swanson who is wrapping up a five-year term as director. Swanson's leadership played … had two separate stints as the director for Upward Bound at WMU with time between the two spent as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52789

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

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… also using their equipment and skills to make essential supplies for doctors and nurses. ENGINEERING AID Ryan Barker … the country sit idle, a laboratory of sorts has sprung up inside Barker’s home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His … will be donated to Lakeshore FIRST Robotics. SELF-TAUGHT SUPPORT Michael Mills sits near his 3D printer. Right now, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

Unmasking the stigma surrounding face coverings

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… swing state … and this is going to be very politicized." Digging below the surface politics of mask-wearing, a much … The immediate inconvenience masks can create—fogging up glasses and making breathing and speaking incrementally … national Behavioral Science Response to COVID-19 Working Group , he’s worked on similar messaging campaigns aimed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59906

Mentorship and externship in the era of COVID-19

Haworth College of Business

… a peer mentor involved much more communication with my group of externs,” says James Rubio , a senior from Canton, … to talk any time made them feel more comfortable and supported.” Khansa Shaikh Organization and balance has helped … resilience as we emerge from COVID-19. This extern group is actually quite lucky because they may have more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59337

Western students call virtual study abroad programs 'a great escape'

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… experience." "COVID-19 has shown us that we are all bound up in each other globally. Right now, both the United States … of various speaker sessions, an international group project and additional culture videos. These have helped … culture to life and have helped us enjoy some of the biggest benefits of studying abroad: relationship building and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63298