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Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… and business marketing, received the $5,000 Wendell Christoff Award for SnapDuct. George Joshua Turtle Jump Technology Turtle Jump Technology is a software development company focused on building applications … student business accelerator, gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Student team places second at sales competition

Haworth College of Business

… Gabe Pelak and Stacy Zoeller KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two students from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business took second place overall at the University of … his place in the finals and making WMU one of only three schools that saw each of their competitors advance to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52453

Alumni killed in Vietnam War to be honored during dedication event

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… Michigan University will mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War this holiday weekend by dedicating a plaque at Kanley Chapel in honor of alumni who were killed in action during the conflict. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24116

Renowned business sustainability expert to visit campus

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… sustainable value chains will visit WMU’s Haworth College of Business in April to speak about the complexities of sustainable manufacturing using Fairphone as an example. Sean Ansett , founder of At Stake Advisors, senior associate at the Cambridge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22654

Richard F. Raklovits obituary

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… on Richard F. Raklovits Richard F. Raklovits , associate professor emeritus of health, physical education and recreation, died Nov. 21, 2017 . He was 89. Raklovits, of Kalamazoo, joined the faculty in 1957 and retired at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45100

Early registration ends soon for Michigan Autism Conference

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… and researchers with the latest information on a variety of topics related to the assessment and treatment of autism. Sponsors include the Western Michigan University Department of Psychology and WMU Extended University Programs. Keynote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26682

Diversity, sexual orientation and gender identity celebrated at downtown festival

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A two-day event celebrating diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity will feature live … rock cover band. Performances on Saturday, June 10, kick off at 2 p.m. with DJ Dazzleship, and then local duo Pariah … indie/soul band Vox Vidorra will perform tunes sounding of Motown funk with a jazzy twist. Evening performances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40068

Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Twenty-five students from WMU’s Haworth College of Business were recognized as part of the Trailblazer Student Recognition program, and one student was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program recognizes and honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31666

Advertising students win $5,000 in scholarships

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… statewide to win 2015-16 scholarships from The Adcraft Club of Detroit's Adcraft Foundation. The Adcraft Club of Detroit is the nation's largest advertising club. Its … from Michigan universities. The winners Amy Morales of Kalamazoo received a $2,500 Adcraft Foundation/Ed Rossman …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25463

Dolly Xtractor grabs first place at second annual Pitch competition

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… Michigan University student was awarded the top prize of $1,500 at a competition for innovative business ideas by … opportunity and allowing us to share our ideas and gain valuable feedback on our businesses." The second- and … business community come together to give our students invaluable feedback." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15088