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Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… professors of management, helped organize panel discussions for the Let Us Dream Conference , an initiative hosted by … engagement, in our communities and beyond— it's a driving force of our University. And for the Haworth College of Business, the idea of ‘business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695

Satellite clerk’s office opens on WMU campus to expand election services

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… election during a pandemic requires innovative approaches for public health-informed voter participation," says Jeff Breneman , vice president for government relations at WMU. "I applaud Kalamazoo city …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61510

Loretta Long: From big dreams to Big Bird, she used her talents to educate millions

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… young age of 9, I knew I didn't want to be picking crops for the rest of my life." But there would be plenty of … in the business," she says on her blog. It didn't take long for her first big break, co-hosting the variety show "Soul!" … like Patti LaBelle , Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight performed on the program, and Long also got to sing as well as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63204

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed … people nationwide feel anxious about the future and yearn for control over their lives. Western is responding with a … kinds of things aren't always top of mind when you're struggling, and to have them right there as a reminder that they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

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… Theatre with vibrant colors, flowing fabrics and fashion-forward styles. The Merchandising Opportunities and Design … way. "Last year, COVID-19 shut down our show just days before it was supposed to happen. Our executive board this … it's cool to have this extra push to help me learn how to juggle these things." Interior design student Antione McCoy , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

Western students gain leadership experience at ROTC camp

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… climbs under barbed wire on the obstacle course. Ben Higgins, holding his squad's flag, is an incoming first-year … on the leadership reaction course. Campers carry equipment for a scenario on the leadership reaction course. An ROTC … something most people would enthusiastically volunteer for. But cadets in Western Michigan University's Reserve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65148

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

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… Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations Submitted by Deanne Puca on … founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… in North Carolina. Unclear about the future, his agents suggested finding a project to keep his creativity—and … in stage management in Western's Department of Theatre, for some advice on his next move. They kicked around a few ideas before landing on the prospect of a podcast where he could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

New Presidential Innovation Professors announced at Western

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… and Innovation is recognizing three faculty members for their innovative ideas and drive to make the world a … the door to discoveries that advance knowledge and transform our world. They represent the excellence that we see … and provide funding to outstanding faculty members for creativity in research and entrepreneurial approaches to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63961

New fund affiliated with WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan

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… McIver and Doug Lepisto , co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy at the … talented future owner-operators. To solve this, the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy will soon … of this training program will then be eligible to apply for a competitive process where aspiring owner-operators …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60872