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From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas … Mich.— Whether addressing climate change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a … Cilluffo plans to pursue a Ph.D. in particle physics after graduating from Western. She hopes to investigate ways …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark

Haworth College of Business

… “Many people think about following their passions, but they wait until the ‘right’ time—a perfect time that may never … my company, and it has exceeded my expectations in many ways. I have over 20 clients that I am mentoring currently.” … responses from the participants—how empowered they are after the event sessions to continue their professional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677

WMU HR students honored with national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… She also plans to apply for a summer internship at Kellogg, after her successful externship experience, in order to … have been chosen for this scholarship,” says Cook. “Being awarded this scholarship reaffirms my belief that every obstacle I have overcome was worth it. This recognition has provided me with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71448

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

News

… come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While … to hire past interns, so I could potentially work for them after I graduate, which would be so fun!" Designing a Bright … as it has developed over the past three years. "He's always been working with my classmates and I side-by-side. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

WMU LBGT alumni group to host homecoming reception

News

… Collins with its second annual Alumni Community Impact Award for extraordinary work impacting the lesbian, bisexual, … WMU in 1995 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design. After seven years in the graphic design field, she founded … as well as Jen Hsu of the WMU Office of LBGT Student Services. The event is paid for with host donations from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27900

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… business, she’s going to flourish as a corporate attorney after law school. Until then, Olivia is building her own … as a student leader.   “Re-establishing the organization was an immense amount of work, but I know that it is going … legal world, Bainbridge is fine-tuning her craft in many ways.  “As a business student at WMU, I’m not just taking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

School of Music to present a memorial tribute to C. Curtis-Smith

News

… will close the program. C. Curtis Smith Curtis Curtis-Smith was born in 1941 in Walla Walla, Wash. He studied at Whitman College, … the Eleventh Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. After a performance of the etudes in Tully Hall by WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21878

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Andrea Heidtman, association and Maple Street member services director Exercise students participate in mock … Morgan   Simpson , a dance and exercise science major. "It was a good learning experience for the mock interviews and I … path, but they definitely have the passion behind it." After the interview, staff from the YMCA gave feedback to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

Why I Give: The Arnson Family

W Magazine

… this past June. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Giving back has always run in the Arnson family. Now, Jon Arnson and his four … lives over the years,” shares Jon, BBA ’81. “We thought it was high time we supported our mother’s alma mater.  “Mom … degree, especially since she was able to get a job right after graduation in the field she studied.” Matriarch Frieda …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family

Homecoming Campus Classic race set for Oct. 25

News

… ages, the event starts at 8:45 a.m. with the 1K Fun Run and Walk that begins in front of Read Fieldhouse on Western Avenue. The 5K run and walk will start at 9:15 a.m. at the same location. … be available in the Student Recreation Center tennis courts after each race. The top three finishers in each age group, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19752