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Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… was named editor of Bizwomen, a website operated by American City Business Journals. Scott Freeman , BBA ‘84, MBA … the Warren (Michigan) Technical Center, including 32 years with General Motors. He held several positions during his … is the new principal chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Business professor earns second prestigious Fulbright award

News

… award as an associate professor at the college in 2012. With this award, Chen will complete a project at Warsaw … and overseas through educational and training activities within business administration.  "I am very humbled to join … internationally. Observing teaching and learning within different cultures allows me to recognize the nuances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58788

WMU Medieval Institute wins NEH grant for summer institute

News

… may apply.  In her four-week institute, Schulman, together with guest lecturers in the fields of medieval archaeology, … tradition, "Beowulf," Old Norse-Icelandic literature, and Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon religions, will engage 25 summer scholars with more detailed background information about the culture, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31130

Sangren Hall earns LEED gold certification as a 'green' building

News

… of LEED certified buildings on the WMU campus to nine, with a dozen more still in the certification process. "We've … Since its opening, the building has been recognized with more than a half dozen design and construction awards. … outside Sangren. Sedum plantings cover a low roof and entry canopy on the south side of the building. The sedum-planted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17649

Irish Fest has new location in Kalamazoo

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… Kalamazoo. The festival will kick off at 4 p.m. Friday with live entertainment beginning at 5 p.m. on Old Dog's … Festivities will continue the following day at 11 a.m. with bands and dancers on outdoor and indoor stages … 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. The Irish American Club of Kalamazoo organizes the annual event, which is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32633

Presentation to focus on human trafficking and child labor

News

… Commission, and the reporter and chief drafter of the American Bar Association Model Business and Supplier Policies on … policies were recently overwhelmingly adopted by the American Bar Association House of Delegates, together with a resolution urging businesses to adopt and implement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13702

Theatre department sponsors canned food drive

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… Theatre department sponsors canned food drive Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Poverty food drive . The drive will run in conjunction with two Department of Theatre productions: "The Three … through Nov. 4 . Theatre patrons are encouraged to bring canned soups, stews or any other non-perishable food items …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2176

Dance department to stage annual Winter Gala concert

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Choreographer Gabrielle Lamb with WMU dance students KALAMAZOO—Two works from the Western … Marlo Martin has choreographed her new piece, "look at me with your eyes wide shut," for the 27 new dance majors. The work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13037

Annual Sustainability Celebration features campus, community sustainability groups

Sustainability

… community sustainability groups Submitted by Brianna McCann on Sponsored by WMU’s Office for Sustainability, the … including students, staff and faculty a chance to connect with campus sustainability leaders. Join us for networking … advancing collaboration and making new connections.  Bring your bike Guests are encouraged to bring their bikes to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69181

Public radio news directors award WMUK for broadcasting excellence

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… who won awards are: Best Use of Sound—"Go On a Sound Walk with WMU Soundscape Ecologists" by Rebecca Thiele . … produced in 2014. The competition was fierce this year, with over 1,100 entries from public radio newsrooms across …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/28036