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Event management alum brings first-of-its-kind tater tot festival to Grand Rapids

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure filled with everyone's favorite finger food—the tater tot!  Kendall … most versatile food items that you can really do anything with, and it's someone's favorite in any capacity. So that's … of where the idea came from and we're hoping we can come up with some pretty unique ideas with the tater tot." Joining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74872

WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… (Photography credit: Johnathan Moulds) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the launch of the region's only graduate certificate in … sovereignty while also establishing a closer relationship with the local Indigenous tribes of southwest Michigan. With a 12-credit curriculum offered entirely online, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Haworth College of Business

… Partner status illustrates our focus on linking theory with practice," says Dr. Matt Ross , assistant professor of … Trading Room, located in the Haworth College of Business, with an additional terminal available in the college’s … from the Bloomberg technology. Students gain experience with the most widely used financial data computer software …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

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… games for kids. EVANSTON, Ill.—When work involves playing with toys all day, it hardly feels like a job. Western … it's the best," says Dempster, who landed an internship with Hasbro this summer. Working in the kids games division, … could possibly be actually concepts one day. I also help with board games they are creating but just need extra help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Service-learning honors go to students, faculty, community groups

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… principal at El Sol Elementary school, for his work with the school's Spanish-speaking and English-as-a-second … of the El Sol community and those of his student learners with grace and diligence. He expects a great deal from his … beyond in his own work. Millar also is in regular contact with the school to ensure that students' needs are being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/446

WMU softball players named scholar athletes

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… , a senior exercise science major from Wawaka, Ind., with a 3.62 GPA Jenny Rohn , a junior elementary education major from Rochester Hills, Mich., with a 3.48 GPA Megan Stamm , a junior political science major from Grand Blanc, Mich., with a 3.83 GPA All three are being honored for the second …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10211

Alumna is again a finalist in Doritos Super Bowl ad contest

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dixon and Kasprzak with the stars of the "Road Chip" commercial spot (Photo … page.) KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University alumna has bagged one of five top spots in a national advertising … year, "Road Chip," and her entry last year were created with her boyfriend, Tyler Dixon, who she met while both were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4341

Three football Broncos are Academic All-MAC

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… in 2011 . Ben Armer , an exercise science major with a 3.60 cumulative GPA, achieved a 3.88 GPA this past … his kicking career as the program's all-time leading scorer with 333 points and a program and conference record … GPA this past semester. Mitch Zajac finished his career with the most tackles of any Bronco over the past two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/97

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… has instead provided A Moment of Magic —AMOM—members with even more incentive to continue. The University’s AMOM … form, was already using digital tools to occasionally visit with children from a distance rather than at hospitals, … ability to bring joy at a time when many people would struggle to find it.” VanGilder characterized that particular …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

"Pandemic Meals" - Emma Somers

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… Meals" - Emma Somers Submitted by Megan Looker on "Gnocchi with Asparagus" "Olive Salad" "Pumpkin Muffin" "Sushi" … anxiousness and time. At my house, I was quarantined with three of my roommates who all live for spices and fresh produce. With fewer grocery trips to stockpile food, we’ve shared …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59472