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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood to bring improv show to Miller

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… Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" have teamed up to present a night of improvisational … now. Colin Mochrie Mochrie began his improv career when he was first introduced to actor and comedian Ryan Stiles by a friend. After he moved to Toronto, Mochrie auditioned for The Second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13211

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

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… professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne … will be presented with the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Sept. 29. … of other prestigious campuswide honors: Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Emerging Scholar , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Senior engineering students test their education for area projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… test their education for area projects Submitted by Cindy Wagner on A staff member at the White Oaks Assisted Living … In front is Kamryn Veryser; back row from left are Sidney Wager, Jonas Amundsen, Josh Wylie and Parker Martin.  … by staff members with residents enjoying a front-row view. After testing and initial feedback from staff and residents, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335

Mia VandenBerg is raising the bar in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… co-curricular activities to launch a well-developed career after graduation.  This past summer, VandenBerg returned to … WMU. Working for the human resources department, VandenBerg was asked back this year to continue her education on … prepared her for her internship experiences, leading her toward success. “The culture and environment at the college …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73786

Upping his professional game: Digital marketing student interns with FOX Sports

Haworth College of Business

… summer in sunny Los Angeles, taking his first big step toward his goal of creating professional content. The senior … marketing that lies ahead of him. “What I’m most looking forward to is the ability to always learn more and improve my … because you never know where it could take you,” he says. After graduation, Wojdylak is planning to continue working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73119

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … WMU's upcoming Homecoming 2019 and Family Weekend. Modeled after cause-driven brands like Newman's Own and TOMS, … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Rutgers vice president to take research reins at WMU

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… research enterprise, effective Jan. 8 . Her appointment was announced by WMU President Edward Montgomery. "We're extremely fortunate to find someone … who returned to the engineering faculty last summer after serving for seven years as vice president for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44262

WMU appoints new VP for diversity and inclusion

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… and inclusive campus community," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "I am confident that, working with the WMU … hearing sciences. McCorkle replaces the retiring Dr. Martha Warfield , who was the University's first chief diversity … in that role since 2010. She retires at the end of July after more than 25 years with the University. Director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47976

Geography professor publishes ‘ABCs of Geography’ children’s book

College of Arts and Sciences

… "ABCs of Geography" by Chris Ferrie and Adam Mathews was released Nov. 1, 2022. Mathews went back to basics with … the physical and social science elements of geography. I want a physical geographer interested in landforms like … book that was representative of such a diverse discipline. After fleshing out the concept, Mathews sent Ferrie an email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69847

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… during his study abroad trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After graduating from Western Michigan University, Jacobi … When I interned at Alaska Airlines, I learned that there was much more that I wanted to do at an airline than to solely fly; moreover, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876