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Freshwater science and sustainability program to host international conference

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… conference Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on This year's conference will be the first held in the United States. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Scientists and scholars from around the globe are expected in … Friday, June 14-16 , to participate in the 2017 Water History Conference . Hosted by Western Michigan University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40500

Student sales team nets 'Rookie of the Year' award

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… students earned the Rookie of the Year award at this year's International Collegiate Sales Competition, a … Dr. Steve Newell, professor of marketing and faculty advisor to the team. "We are excited about competing again next … the program The WMU sales and business marketing program is one of the largest and most recognized sales programs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11573

Fueled by resilience, social work student advocates support through mentorship

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—To say Maliek Hargrave has beaten the odds is an understatement. Just days before Christmas in 2020, he was headed to finish up a final exam when … he says. Having to fend for himself while his guardians struggled with their own demons fueled his passion to help kids …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/64961

Professor emeritus and photography department pioneer establishes endowment

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… Professor emeritus and photography department pioneer establishes endowment Submitted by Deanne Puca on Carney … University professor emeritus Jack Carney , who has established an endowment fund for photography students, w ill lead a lecture at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 , on his photographic work, “Night Light: The Aesthetics of Time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38388

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… that would increase basket size, frequency of store visits and volume of higher margin purchases among millennial … there was a tie after the final round of presentations. Distinct life stages “We came to the conclusion that many … but with such a large age gap, millennials can be in distinct life stages,” says Dehn. “For Harps’ 81 stores, we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

Special movie screening for campus community

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… , in the Kalamazoo 10 theatre, with students receiving a discount. Additional local showings of "Pilot Error" are planned this and next month. They include screenings through Nov. 20 … inspired by the true story of a French airliner that went missing over the Atlantic in 2009, premiered Nov. 8 during a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20220

New proposal submissions policy expected to benefit campus researchers

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… New proposal submissions policy expected to benefit campus researchers … verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new policy has been established to help ensure that principal investigators at Western … are compliant with sponsor requirements. The Proposal Submission Policy for External Funding and its procedures lay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47306

Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

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… Now a graduate student in Western Michigan University's distinctive physician assistant (PA) program, George says WMU's precollege … of college but her life beyond college and the workforce. This academic year marks the 40th anniversary of ATYP …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Academic Convocation sets direction for 2014-15 academic year

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… weeks of fall semester classes, the annual convocation is designed as a signature event to welcome faculty, staff … back to campus. The traditional gathering to honor accomplishment and focus on the new academic year is free and open to the public. A reception, which also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19494

WMU taps alum, former K'zoo Public Safety officer as next police chief

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… officer with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is WMU's new top law enforcement official. Scott R. Merlo , … police department at Grand Rapids Community College, began his first day at his new WMU post on Monday, Sept. 29 . His appointment was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19367