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Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree

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… of Trustees approved the recommendation to honor Petersen with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during its June 24, … a responsibility to help others, is a legacy that aligns with WMU’s mission and ethos,” stated the recommendation … founded Jabil Circuit in 1966 in Royal Oak, Michigan, along with James Golden . The company began as a service facility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214

Senior engineering students showcase projects at design conference

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… Kyler Castro, Jordan Horvath, Chance Owens and Julian Striggles , with faculty advisor Dr. Paul Engelmann . Students designed … Badovinac, Jordan Strong, Arnett Turner and Ryan Winkler , with faculty advisor Dr. Betsy Aller . Their designs for new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52842

Experienced manager, Army officer takes military affairs helm

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A U.S. Army veteran with more than 25 years of experience managing and working with diverse people and teams has been hired to head the … two partners—Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. This was the first VetSuccess program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19184

WMU faculty ensemble, Merling Trio, joined by guest artists

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… Piano Quintet, Op. 81. The trio will begin the program with a set of Brahms' Hungarian Dances, in a … pay homage to their friend and colleague C. Curtis-Smith with a performance of The Secret Heart of Sound, written by … performance. The Merling Trio, in a collaborative effort with the Kalamazoo Philharmonia , is sponsoring the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20121

Sales students continue high performance at national competitions

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… Competition. A two-month effort DeVos and Khaja worked with Dr. James Eckert , associate professor of marketing, … to a given situation. The challenge involved meeting with a bank branch manager to set up a mutual referral … month and have already accepted full-time positions—DeVos with Stryker Medical in Kalamazoo and Khaja with Optio Data …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20776

Western Student Association elections approaching

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… Voting opens at 8 a.m. Monday, March 23. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the end of the spring semester approaching, students at … The two slates are: Andrew Graeber , president, running with Peter Littlefield , vice president. Connor Smith , president, running with Thye Fischman , vice President. The referendum on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22516

Accomplished trombonist Brad Edwards to perform in free recital at WMU

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… Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public. With a style that has been variously described as … a soloist with "Pershing's Own" U.S. Army Band at the American Trombone Workshop in Washington, D.C. As a member of the … by him as well as one of his own compositions, Five American Folksong Sketches. Of this recording, Audiophile …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42801

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is partnering with United Airlines under terms of the company’s new pilot … to help the company continue to bring the highest qualified candidates into their pilot pipeline. We have consistently … since 1997 at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field and has been the site of nationally recognized …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

WMU student chapter receives Superior Merit Award from SHRM

Haworth College of Business

… Excellence in Human Resources being recognized once again with the prestigious SHRM Superior Merit Award reflects the … our students year after year. Through building connections with HR professionals, improving career skills, and … who care about HR and wanted to provide fellow students with the best academic student organization experience. We …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72821

Diversity advocate, renowned rhetoric scholar to lead Merze Tate College as interim dean

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… Anthropological Studies and professor of English and African American Studies, has been named interim dean of Merze Tate … field's flagship organization—where she was honored with a resolution for excellence in diversity, equity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72229