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Business pitch competition and showcase open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… pitch about an innovative business idea for an audience of potential investors. Students will be evaluated in … this year’s competition. "The pitch competition is a valuable tool for student entrepreneurs who want to move their … and Innovation. “The student entrepreneurs get valuable feedback from the judges. That sort of feedback is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30366

WMU's New Issues saluted with award, $10,000 grant

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… award, a major grant and recognition for one of its authors. The University's literary press is … Michigan-related books each year, as decided by a committee of booksellers, librarians and reviewers through the Library of Michigan. New Issues will be formally recognized at an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13207

WMU students awarded more than $40,000 toward sustainability projects

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… to sustainability and environmental issues. Awardees of the Student Sustainability Grants were notified this past December by the Office for Sustainability, in collaboration with the Western Student Association and the Office of Student Engagement, of the grants totaling  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57454

Doctors Without Borders board member to speak at breakfast series

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… Without Borders May 29. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A board member of Doctors Without Borders, an international medical aid … will be the next presenter at the Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker Series hosted by Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Martha Huckabee , vice president of the board …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23887

Great Works Dance Project celebrates 20th anniversary

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… Mich.—The 2016-17 academic year marks the 20th anniversary of the Western Michigan University Department of Dance's Great Works Dance Project. Bringing renowned … students and community members alike to innovative, professional choreography, the Great Works Dance Project is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35212

Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021

Haworth College of Business

… it but isn't without major risks. Greg Gerfen , instructor of marketing at Western Michigan University and a 30-year veteran of the advertising industry, shares his perspective about … We are seeing many first-time advertisers as a result of the pandemic. These include companies like Mercari, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006

Solution Squad helps students solve problems, connect with resources to build success

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… Western Michigan University's Solution Squad, which is part of Merze Tate College , these student success navigators are … alumna Dr. Merze Tate . Mo Brooks "If you look at the story of Merze Tate, it's one of struggle, hardship and overcoming. Her entire life, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67022

Trustees approve 13 retirements, 1 resignation

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of one faculty member and 12 staff members were approved by the WMU Board of Trustees during its Jan. 22 meeting. Trustees also signed off on one faculty resignation and sabbaticals for two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22611

Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies

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… Professor emerita, former AAUP president Mary Cain dies … on Mary Cain Dr. Mary Cain, Western Michigan University professor emerita of education and professional development, … of early childhood advisory boards for the Kalamazoo Public Schools and the Bronson Healthcare Group. Cain earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35428

Award-winning inventors to kick off entrepreneurship forum

Haworth College of Business

… Award-winning inventors to kick off entrepreneurship forum Submitted by Anonymous (not … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Stephen John and Joseph Barnett , inventors of NeoVent, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34471