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Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management

Haworth College of Business

… how to do this takes a team of individuals. “There are many ways to complete one task. Working as a team, students can … experience taking on projects during my internship, but I was also able to learn from a great supervisor who always … professional transactions by quoting and recommending new supplier relationships for the company to pursue in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000

In Memoriam, fall 2023

W Magazine

… on The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during fall 2023. Alumni Jack Leonard … May (French) Jennings , BM ‘51, June 23, 2023, Whitewater, WI Guelda Ann (Glynn) Weinert , BS ‘51, June 9, 2023, … Christine (Kraft) Mateer , BA ‘58, May 21, 2023, Kirkland, WA Charles J. Weier Jr. , BBA ’58, June 8, 2023, Bradenton, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73616

Gov. appoints two to WMU Board of Trustees

News

… of Detroit, head of Detroit-area automotive firms Bridgewater Interiors and New Center Stamping and a 1965 WMU … WMU President John M. Dunn of the appointments. "We look forward to their counsel and leadership in the coming years as … Hall is well known for turning the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council into one of the premier …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3281

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… announcement of a $3.17 million U.S. Department of Energy award. The funding will spur development of an integrated … consumers as well as vehicle manufacturers. “This proposal was a team effort,” says Dr. Sandun Kuruppu , associate … and educators.  Original equipment manufacturers and suppliers interested in participating in the project can …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

News

… engineering intern at Maxion Wheels, a tier one automotive supplier and the world's largest manufacturer of steel and … and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, … Maxion displayed at the show in September. Knepley's design was a lightweight version of a current production steel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… financial success and a positive culture Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Standing inside the stadium surrounding the iconic … add value to the bottom line. From a culture standpoint, we want to be the employer of choice. We want the best people … these relationships to help ensure we continue to be their supplier of choice.   Because of the many demands on my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

WMU Ethics Center announces lecture series for spring 2023

Study of Ethics in Society

… in Room 208 at the Bernhard Center. This lecture by Dr. Wa’ed Alshoubaki will discuss the ethical issues that might … Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology Next up is “ Grasslands, Garbage Islands and Plastic Trees: Working Toward a Future Ecology,” with Alec Koppers ,  a second-year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70568

Revising approaches to reduce vehicle accidents

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… accidents and enhance driver safety, changing the roadways with its innovations. “We believe fully autonomous … engineering. “Our work serves as a stepping stone toward autonomous driving and improved safety.” Creating this … roads. Designed to be installed by manufacturers or Tier 1 suppliers, the software works on highways and arterial …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/revising-approaches-reduce-vehicle-accidents

Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations

News

… education government relations. From 1998 to 2003, he was WMU's first vice president for legislative affairs, … During his earlier tenure at the University, Breneman was instrumental in securing the $48 million in capital … for Robert Bosch, the world's largest automotive parts supplier. He ultimately established his public affairs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922

Geoffrey A. Smith obituary

News

… Education at Western Michigan University, died March 1 . He was 84. Smith, of Englewood, Florida, joined the WMU staff … February 1978 as associate dean of continuing education and was promoted to dean in 1988. The unit is now named Extended … it did, WMU became that satellite television network's only supplier of an MBA degree. In addition, Smith launched an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46238