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Foster youth program seeks mentors for incoming students

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… students entering into WMU's foster youth support program this fall. Known as the Seita Scholars program, WMU began … who have aged out of the foster care system, and who wish to earn a college degree. The program includes tuition … with my family as they have developed, and also led me to better appreciate many of the things that I might consider …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/735

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Hat Trick scholarship recipient Liz Powers (center) is congratulated by, from left to right, Merze Tate College … has been shaped by her desire for a greater purpose and a better life for her family. After completing her first … person,” Powers reflects. “I strived for a purpose bigger than what I was finding in my hometown, and I succeeded in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Consider It Dunn campaign starts with T-shirt fundraiser

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… Consider It Dunn campaign starts with T-shirt fundraiser Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU President John M. Dunn poses with Buster Bronco, who is wearing a Consider it Dunn Campaign T-shirt. KALAMAZOO, … it shipped for an additional fee.  Dunn Zone shirts are $10 cash only on campus.  Cash and charge will be accepted in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18853

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… upgraded fashion labs and technology Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward … employed, and that's what we want," Dr. Mary Simpson , assistant professor,   told students at the celebration on  … and easiest for students," says Smith-Ayers. new surface, better space increases proficiency The table tops in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

Business pitch competition open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… campus are invited to present their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $4,000 at the annual Pitch Competition … be evaluated in progressive rounds by panels of judges comprised of faculty, entrepreneurs and members of the business … community. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four finishers: $1,700 for first place; $1,200 for second place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38296

Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace

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… Speaker to discuss meshing four generations in workplace Submitted by … the Workplace" and "When Generations Collide: Who They Are. Why They Clash. How to Solve the Generational Puzzle at … clear solutions to help relieve tension and encourage better understanding and collaboration across generational …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31220

Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success

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… with sustainability in mind. It's the signature item for his company, Bowden3D, which features 3D-printed golf … have to recycle—maybe the tees are a couple more bucks than you'd normally pay, but you might not ever have to buy one again." Rochowiak spent the better part of a year prototyping, failing and trying again. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053

Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind

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… in mind Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Summer is winding down and soon Western Michigan University's … assembly and not navigation. To improve safety and provide better connections to downtown, the city is currently … 19 . Since 2021, the city of Kalamazoo has secured more than $80 million in total grants for transportation, safety …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/fall-move-kalamazoo-construction-updates-2024

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… finance major with a passion for engineering and racing. He is a leader on the Bronco Racing Formula SAE team and the … no matter their major, they should look no further than engineering RSOs. The projects are unique, innovative and exciting. Better than this, the organizations need business-oriented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143

Founder of holding company next up in speaker series

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… 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … lines from a public company. He grew that business more than tenfold, selling the majority interest for $400 … Ventures focuses on business with $2 to $15 million of cash flow and considers buyouts of private companies or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20613