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LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus

W Magazine

… to draw more than 2,000 people to Kalamazoo in February, and will focus on empowerment and education within the … align="right"] [/caption] “Without my experiences at Western, and especially without the Office of LBGT Student … is a catalyst for all this change and inclusion that Western really drives home.” Contact: Erin Flynn January 9, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57382

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Michigan—A team of three Western Michigan University students claimed first place in … Dehn of Rochester Hills, Sarah Hamilton of Clarkston, and Rustin Rice of Vicksburg earned the top spot and $8,000, … at the National Grocers Association Conference that Western’s food marketing students can compete with the best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

Janice S. Weaver obituary

News

… S. Weaver , a former staff member in Dining Services at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 30, 2015 . She was 68. Weaver joined WMU's staff in 1988 and retired in 2010 as a utility person/cash operations in Draper Dining Service. Survivors include her husband, Don, who has retired from WMU's landscape services. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29783

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… after graduating with his master's degree in nutrition and dietetics. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Derek Fischer , B.S.'23, … of real-world learning opportunities under his belt through Western Michigan University's  nutrition and dietetics … squarely where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Topping-out event, groundbreaking to celebrate two WMU building projects

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… Mich.—On Tuesday, Sept. 10 , a groundbreaking ceremony for Western Michigan University's new student center and dining facility as well as a topping-out celebration for … Village development project. All students, staff, faculty and members of the community are invited to attend the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55089

Industrial engineer named national fellow

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… (not verified) on Steven E. Butt KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University faculty member was recently named a fellow of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Dr. Steven E. Butt received the honor … in the organization. The accolade recognizes outstanding industrial and systems engineering leaders who have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40225

Sustainability internship program seeks applicants

Sustainability

… internship program seeks applicants Submitted by Anne Copeland on WeSustain interns bond during a retreat. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Office for Sustainability is … for students to gain practical experience with on- and off-campus sustainability projects. A dynamic and

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44693

Media production company founder next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… speaker in the Entrepreneurship Forum speaker series at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. … Friday, Feb. 9, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44904

We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs

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… Digital Photogrammetry class, monitors a drone about to land. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is off to a flying start as one … of a UAV-related consulting service earlier this spring and years of faculty involvement in a wide range of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54033

George William Hobbs obituary

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on George William Hobbs Former Western Michigan University coach and professor, George William Hobbs died Thursday, March 12 … Remembrances Memorial gifts can be made to Courtney Spring Hospice, Western Michigan University or Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24788