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Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… across the country. Whether it’s the never-ending stacks of bills on the kitchen counter or the financial jargon that … is why bringing awareness to the matter is important for professionals. The opportunities to help people are … aren’t afraid to take risks, try new things and create valuable relationships.   “The most important advice I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

WMU appoints proven leader as new VP for development and alumni relations

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… executive to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the University's development efforts, alumni engagement … Jan. 2 . She also will serve as executive director of the WMU Foundation. A proven leader, DeVries fills a … enterprise-wide effort to advance the strategic direction of the University. "We are excited to have an experienced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50885

U.S. Treasurer to visit for Sanford Center grand opening

Haworth College of Business

… Jan. 18 , at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. The event, which features U.S. Treasurer Jovita … in the greater Kalamazoo community and to recruit more professionals in the personal financial planning field. A … dollar gift by alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50872

Mary Ghazarian’s advocacy for a better world

Haworth College of Business

… to enact change in an organization,” she says. “What types of barriers stand in the way? How can I ensure that the … change is successful?” Undaunted by the fast-paced nature of an adapting world, Ghazarian wants to combine her values … On Western’s campus, she is the president and director of digital marketing of the Refugee Outreach Collective, an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69889

Annual Clark Lecture, two other political talks offered at WMU

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… Annual Clark Lecture, two other political talks offered at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A nationally recognized University of Florida scholar will visit the Western Michigan University campus this week as part of the Samuel I. Clark Lecture Series, while two other noted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39018

Services, programs at WMU highlighted during LBGT Pride Month

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… during LBGT Pride Month Submitted by Erin Flynn on A group of students talks at Kalamazoo Pride. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … West Michigan and across the country, members and allies of the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender communities … . From Fall Fab Fest to the OUTspoken student group and the Office of LBGT Student Services , WMU offers a number of

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53968

Film about young adults, suicide highlights spring lecture series

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… on Klein KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A screening and panel discussion of "The 'S' Word," a film about young adults and suicide, is … , at Chenery Auditorium, 714 S. Westnedge Ave., as part of a spring Lee Honors College Lyceum Lecture series, which … University. The screening, which is the fifth event being offered in the series, includes an appearance by Lisa Klein, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44658

Shirley Bach obituary

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… (not verified) on Dr. Shirley Bach Dr. Shirley Bach , WMU professor emerita of philosophy and internationally recognized authority on … Michigan State and WMU Homer Stryker M.D. medical schools, the Upjohn Co., and the Karolinska Institute in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45322

Constitution Day talk focuses on women's influence in American politics

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… in 1920. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University professor Dr. J. Kevin Corder will speak on whether women's … and open to the public and sponsored by the departments of political science, history, and gender and women's studies, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Corder examines the 1920 presidential …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42615

Invisible Need Project changes, broadens some services in response to pandemic

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… has broad-ranging impacts, and it's taking a toll on all of us—physically, emotionally and financially. The Invisible … students have their basic needs met, is broadening some of its services to accommodate these new challenges. … their family and don’t have a local support net outside of the University,” says Kelly Reed , committee chair of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58738