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Plan, do, check, act with Audrey Oswalt

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Audrey Oswalt. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Continuous improvement is the backbone of manufacturing processes and the … the flow of parts through the plant, maintenance of tools and problem-solving,” says Oswalt. She adds the … “I was given a tour of their plant, assembly line and how product flows through the plant. Their product line was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66388

Student marketing association recognized for exceptional planning and communications efforts

Haworth College of Business

… several chapter awards that highlight the value of this student organization. The awards, judged by a panel of AMA members, are based on how well the chapter executed its annual chapter plan. WMU’s … professional development sessions, social events, a company tour at LFK Marketing and the annual Southwest Michigan AMA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67957

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an ultra-connected world, cybersecurity is a fast-growing industry. "A lot of people think of … student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational … trends, threats and technologies in cybersecurity, WMU showcases its commitment to advancing research in the field. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

Events celebrate LGBT Coming Out Day

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… Monday through Thursday, Oct. 10-13 . Events are open to the public free of charge, and are sponsored by WMU’s Office of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services. This year … anyone on campus who is interested in learning more about how to be an ally to the LBGT community, how to create …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35392

John 'Bokey' D. Satterfield Jr. obituary

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… Satterfield joined the staff in 1971 and retired from what is now Facilities Management-maintenance services in 2010 after 38 years of service to the University. He began his WMU career as a painter and worked his way up to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29516

Latest sales win makes WMU most victorious university in national competition's history

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… WMU most victorious university in national competition's history Submitted by Samantha Hooker on Sarah Obermeyer and Ryan Demas competed in the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition. KALAMAZOO—A team of … A marketing presentation answering the question, "How might a State Farm agent educate and promote a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57501

2015 Medieval Congress free for local residents who register early

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… 2015 Medieval Congress free for local residents who register early Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Congress on Medieval Studies for free if they register online or in person by the Wednesday, April 29 , … Medieval Institute. Organizers expect some 3,000 people to register for the 2015 congress, which will feature …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23237

Paule Miller obituary

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… Miller , associate professor emeritus of languages and linguistics at Western Michigan University, died May 1 in Madison, Wisconsin. She was 91. Miller joined the faculty in 1961 to teach French and retired in 1992 after 31 years of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32193

WMU librarian maintaining state hospital COVID-19 data online

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… now and in the future, curated state hospital COVID-19 data is now publicly available and ready for analysis at Western … by the state, which will help researchers understand how reporting changed over time. "During the first month of … The development of these data sets is one of several ongoing efforts to collect data and stories for current and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60165

Former facilities chief Williams dies at 97

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… Michigan University for 34 years, retiring in 1980 as director of the WMU physical plant. During his career at WMU, he was involved in dramatic growth of the … the development of the land west of Stadium Drive to establish what is now known as WMU's main campus. "While most on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29747