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Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
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… out high fashion boutiques, Julia LeKander almost had to pinch herself. The Western Michigan University fashion … says. The winner of Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition , she earned an all-expenses-paid trip to … brand and collegiate licensee Champion’s headquarters where they learned firsthand how a clothing line is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033
Margaret J. Watson obituary
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… died Sept. 26 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo from complications due to cancer. She was 61. Watson joined the WMU staff in 1981 … began her WMU career as a clerk in University Libraries, where she had worked while a student at WMU. She became …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35347
Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus
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… Stand-up comedian Demetri Martin performs on campus Submitted by … Martin will be at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium for a single show at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Martin … be purchased by calling (269) 387-2300 or (800) 228-9858, online at millerauditorium.com , or by visiting the Miller …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/109
WMU confers nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement
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… WMU confers nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … commencement ceremonies Saturday, June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery officiated, … and photos A webcast of the ceremonies is available online. Instructions on viewing the live webcast A …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47770
Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year
Haworth College of Business
… in the same category. WMU is the first and only university to win this award. Dr. Russell Zwanka meets with food … real business issues in the food industry, working with companies on challenging business cases and projects. The … . To learn more about the program, visit WMU food marketing online. For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025
Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India
Haworth College of Business
… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College is not just a time to increase your knowledge and prepare for your future … beyond their profit margins for the greater good of their communities. Led by Dr. Tim Palmer , professor of … unique feature of the trip was the “Indian buddies” program where Western students were paired with a student from …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967
First-of-its-kind Cannabis Marketing Certification grows suite of professional training programs at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… WMU Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Dr. Russell Zwanka, director of the food and consumer package goods marketing program … with Learning Evolution, a leading digital learning company that offers online professional training solutions. … and can develop all the skills necessary to be leaders, wherever they end up in this vibrant industry. Following up …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71442
Husband and wife faculty duo present recital
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… present a recital at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 , in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. The program includes the "Seven … Merling Trio and a member of the piano faculty and staff accompanist at WMU. Previously she served on the piano … class valedictorian from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she received bachelor of music degrees in theory and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9121
Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak
College of Aviation
… Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Even though he started in the welding trade, … "The courses I instruct are usually the first class where students get 'to run up' aircraft, ignite fuel, and … "From the first time seeing all of the work being completed on those aircraft," he says, "I fell in love with …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak
WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting
Haworth College of Business
… consulting Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Where do you go when you want to drink in fresh advertising ideas for your organization? … of marketing, to engage Western students in an advertising competition. The goal: to create a campaign that would …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71018