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Western alum appointed to leadership post in U.S. Department of Transportation

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… commission's community development committee, and showing up and participating in volunteer activities were all … class in 2005. Bolstered by faculty who Brown says "supported and encouraged me, wrote letters of recommendation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63812

Supply chain program ranks No. 2 in world

Haworth College of Business

… Supply chain program ranks No. 2 in world Submitted by Stacey Anderson on In WMU's integrated supply management program, students have multiple hands-on … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program recently ranked second on a listing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37589

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

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… on Valeria Marin KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures … definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin grew up going to Camp Blodgett, then volunteering and working as … offered me a position, and it's something that I've always wanted to do. Now that it's here, I'm like, 'Wow, I did …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… in delivering value to customers. In high school, he designed and sold a clothing line based on student news. “My … others,” he says. And he found the perfect resource to support his entrepreneurial pursuits in college, WMU’s Starting Gate. “The workshops and support from Starting Gate have been pivotal in facilitating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045

WMU homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 8, to gear up for the 93rd annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … Record for most vow renewals in one place, at one time. Couples will recommit in an outdoor symbolic ceremony on the … Lawn of Heritage Hall. Guests are encouraged to arrive between 2:30 and 3 p.m.; the ceremony begins at 3:30 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35240

New home for Kalamazoo Autism Center to formally open

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… the Michigan Legislature in 2014, and some of that funding supported the renovation of the KAC's new home. Following the … renovated and will allow the KAC to ultimately serve up to 40 young people ages 2 to 21 who have been diagnosed … effective approach, and the earlier the intervention the better," Kohler says. "Much of that early intervention work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34885

Area youths participating in 2016 Asylum Lake Adventure Day

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… While Learning—OWL—program. It is a cooperative event between the nature center and WMU's landscape services department with support from the University's Office of the President. About … leading the participating children, teachers and parents between stations along the preserve's network of trails. One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32040

WMU’s Food Marketing Conference to draw over 700 industry leaders

Haworth College of Business

… this year, the conference is packing "a stellar speaker lineup," says Dr. Frank Gambino , professor of marketing and … conference theme "People, Purpose and Passion: The Pathway to Success." Registration is ongoing at … from Kroger, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Rite Aid, Kellogg and H-E-B Food-Drugs. About the conference Now in its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30897

Now is good time to consider winter weather issues

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… of parking lots, 39 miles of walks, hundreds of doorways, and 200,000 square feet of steps and ramps. Plow … rushing to work who has slipped on the ice before and ended up with a broken bone. To view the Winter Safety Tips PDF, … closures WMU rarely closes due to inclement weather, so always assume it is open. Notably, the University has closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989

Inventive duo finalists in U.S. Patent Office-sponsored competition

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… Barnett and John's invention, NeoVent, is a respiratory support mechanism designed to treat critically ill infants, particularly those … and host of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation. Leading up to the ceremony, finalists will be showcasing their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27898