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Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… each received a $10,000 award from the foundation and will be paired with established executives and former Richter … students into the field. The 2019 Richter Scholars will be honored at a dinner at the ISM Annual International … is active on campus as the vice president of APICS, a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, a Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… of WMU faculty, staff, alumni, parents and community members is banding together to collect and deliver food and … Famiano talks with a student picking up free groceries. “Because our group is flexible, shamelessly idealistic and … India. Like many international students, she is struggling with the impact of pandemic restrictions on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

First-generation WMU graduate adapts to changing career outlook

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… school for me. I wanted an out-of-state experience, while being close to home.” Serving as student body president of … increase sales. After graduation, Sánchez found himself struggling to find a job in the aviation industry amidst the … However, Sánchez says his education at WMU prepared him to be flexible. “While retail is completely different from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59302

New alum's photo chosen for national promotions

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… photo of April honors alumnus J. Gabriel Ware will be used nationally in promotional pieces for Phi Kappa Phi, … Ware taken by WMU photographer Mike Lanka on April 30 has been selected by the honors organization as first place … stoles and honor cords marking his achievements as a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Lambda Pi Eta communication honorary …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34141

Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park

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… to optimize their operations is the newest firm to become a partner in the Western Michigan University Business … led by Eric M. Gatmaitan , who was once a WMU faculty member. The company, for which he is managing director, has … and community colleges. "Part of our message has always been to educate and define industrial engineering profession …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23719

WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

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… Pitschel, Carlos Daniels. Back row: Kyle Simpson, Ramon Roberts-Perazza, Josh Shultz. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of five … Michigan University students has won the 2015 Wege Prize, besting teams from around the nation in the eyes of an … looped, restorative economic cycle where resources can be re-adapted for use without limiting the desirability of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

Compensation project moves closer to rollout with Aon Hewitt visits

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… of a new compensation structure for nonbargaining staff members this week as national consultants from the firm Aon … employed by the University to assist with the study, has been integrating that employee-provided information with … from across the campus to answer job-specific questions triggered by employee feedback as well as share draft material …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22188

Employee, retiree talk focuses on WMU health insurance

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… can help retirees as well as current faculty and staff members understand their WMU health care plan and the costs … About the presentation Speaking at the May 13 event will be Melissa Bosak from BCBSM. Bosak will discuss: … for health care service. Reviewing your explanation of benefits, or EOB. Determining the status of your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32050

Moscow Ballet's 'Great Russian Nutcracker' comes to Miller Auditorium

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… Christmas Tree and life-sized Matrushka Dolls. The 70-member University Symphony Orchestra will play Tchaikovsky’s … orchestra, which has won wide recognition and was named "Best Classical University Symphony Orchestra" in DownBeat. Uchimura also teaches cello, coaches chamber ensembles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20346

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… for her use of technology in aviation education, has been chosen by Microsoft for its Women in Mixed Reality … the technology, students in WMU's College of Aviation can be immersed, for instance, inside jet turbofan engines or … aviation scenarios and procedures. "I wanted my students to be able to see inside and interact with aircraft components …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008