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Why I Give: The Arnson Family
W Magazine
… belief in higher education, the five Arnson brothers surprised their mother and proud Bronco alumna, Fritzie, with news of a named scholarship this past June. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Giving back has always run in … established the Arnson Family Scholarship as a tribute to their mother, Frieda (Fritzie) Arnson , BA ’48. “Our …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/why-i-give-arnson-family
Exceptional finish for sales students in national sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… Exceptional finish for sales students in national sales competition … national sales competition, with one student placing in the top five for individual speed selling. Seniors Madeline … of the competition was sales call role-play where students showcased their skills by delivering a virtual sales …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66860
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
News
… grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is … her academic journey come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with the Kalamazoo Promise after … It also mirrored the impact Moses Walker had on Kalamazoo. However, he would not see Navia put her own education into …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822
Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university
News
… new ChargePoint electric vehicle chargers on campus. Left to right: Pete Strazdas, associate vice president for … Kalamazoo campuses. A real-time map of campus chargers is available through the ChargePoint app. Chargers are … to engage in meaningful research—in this case, learning how to manage an electric vehicle network." A real-time map …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042
Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying
News
… former Kellogg Co. executive and WMU trustee has published a book that gives readers an inside look at the life … Tiger in the World." He wrote the 154-page book partly to provide practical knowledge about an arena few people are … misunderstood role of corporate government relations and how it affects public policy, with plenty of interesting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828
Governor, honorary degree recipient highlight WMU commencement
News
… grants more than 2,600 degrees during graduation exercises in Miller Auditorium. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will make remarks during … For more information , including directions to WMU and how to obtain tickets or view the live webcast, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39580
WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids
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… WMU opens manufacturing lab in downtown Grand Rapids Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory is a … prototyping tools. "The AMP lab is an excellent example of how communities grow stronger when people come together," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49178
Wrongful Conviction Program changing one life at a time
College of Arts and Sciences
… a crime I didn’t commit," says Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten , director of the Wrongful Conviction Program and professor for the … to prove the innocence of those who were wrongfully imprisoned—and to pass promising cases on to the WMU-Cooley Law … involved with the program has given her a better grasp on how the process works. In addition, "this program gives a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/34861
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global … $2 and $5 for adults. Open to the public. Thursday March 2 Farewell reception—3 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center's … Expo. Free and open to the public. Thursday, March 16 "How to Make Chinese Cities Skilled" lecture —4 p.m. in 1028 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374
Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk
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… Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk Submitted … in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 , in … of U.S. Wages" and, most recently, "Closing the Deficit: How Much Can Later Retirement Help?" Burtless has a doctoral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064