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WMU advertising students take second place in national competition
Haworth College of Business
… home second place in their division in the District 6 American Advertising Federation's National Student Advertising … Indiana and Michigan participated in the two-day event that began April 21 in South Bend, Indiana. The competition Each … Pei Kind of Day," the WMU team conducted extensive research into the 18-to-25-year-old market and coined the term …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39733
Business student earns national social impact scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business, recently received the American Marketing Association’s Social Impact Scholarship, which is awarded to student members of AMA chapters who make a positive impact on their … aiding in their transition to high school where they can earn scholarships through the Kalamazoo Promise Taking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53545
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… opportunities during the month of February for members of the campus and surrounding communities. Highlights … The lecture will be given by Asha Noor from the Arab American Center for Community and Social Services in Dearborn, … for summer II study abroad applications —midnight. Students can browse study abroad programs and apply online. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721
University nets second major award this fall for its diversity efforts
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… Access Inc . This is the second consecutive year WMU has been honored by the nonprofit organization during its annual … the second such honor WMU has received this fall. In September, the University received a 2014 Higher Education … WMU has been honored with this national award by INSIGHT Into Diversity, the nation's oldest and largest publication …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19622
Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall
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… Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall Submitted by Erin Flynn on An image captured … Observatory) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dust in the wind. That could be the difference between a minimally impactful hurricane … in localized flooding. This new study provides new insight into other factors that could intensify flood potential. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall
Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers
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… on Athletes crouch to play goalball. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A rubber ball thuds on the ground, followed by a metallic … to follow the noise, before one scoops up the ball and hurls it across the court at the opposing team. In a … potential and learn how to adapt sports so that they can participate when they return to their own communities. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866
WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S.
Haworth College of Business
… WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S. Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … the country. This is the 17th consecutive year that WMU has been included on the list, which highlights sales programs … at WMU benefit from this state-of-the-art lab where they can practice role-play scenarios, watch recordings of their …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/sef2024
Two will receive WMU's Distinguished Service Award
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… for mechanical and aerospace engineering, will each be presented with a Western Michigan University … WMU's stature or extended WMU's impact and presence into the larger community. Both will receive a plaque and a … staff and faculty. He has also saved the University significant expenses by coming up with effective low-cost solutions …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48801
Historic walking tours show a new side to Kalamazoo neighborhoods
University Libraries
… names to how the iconic sites around the city came to be. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Houghton is … with ten tours, including two new stops. Each tour lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and travels approximately 1.5 … we have here or giving them direction on where they can go," Houghton says. All tours are free, and no advanced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68442
Steampunk adaptation of 'The Fantasticks' comes to campus
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… performance plays out is brought to life by director Carl Beck, costume designer Georgiann Regan and scenic designer Jim Othuse. Of the steampunk concept, Beck says, "It's not an intrusive concept." He adds that the … Tickets are on sale now and range from $20 to $35. They can be purchased online at millerauditorium.com , by calling …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14005