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New WMU summer youth camps focus on entrepreneurship, finance

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… will introduce high school students to the intricacies of starting a business as well as learning about the stock … grades 10 through 12 who have started a business or thought of starting a business. The camp will be held at WMU's … Camp participants will meet entrepreneurs, take tours of local companies, learn from experts and pitch business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30386

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… and advance the interpersonal skills most desired by many of today's employers by attending the Study and Intern … to the public and showcases the more than 70 programs WMU offers in 30-plus countries. It is being sponsored by the … working toward degrees in any discipline, regardless of foreign language skills, are eligible to earn major and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

LZ Granderson to throw out first pitch for WMU Night at Comerica Park

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… for ABC News and ESPN, will throw out the first pitch of the Detroit Tigers game Wednesday, June 28 , when the … retiring from the presidency July 31, and Montgomery will officially take the reins on Aug. 1. Granderson will make the ceremonial pitch in front of a stadium full of Broncos eager to celebrate the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40707

Dorothy L. Franzen obituary

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… (Bladt) Franzen , Western Michigan University associate professor emerita of education and professional development, died Saturday, May 9, in Kalamazoo. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25426

WMU selects 'Maus I: A Survivor's Tale' for 2015-16 book read

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… first-year students are expected to read the book. Members of the Kalamazoo community as well as all WMU students and … planned for the fall. About the book "Maus I" is part one of the story of Vladek Spielgelman , a Polish Jew who survived Hitler's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24002

'Million Dollar Quartet' to make Kalamazoo premiere at Miller

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… Quartet" is set on Dec. 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins … and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll," who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, gathered the four legendary musicians at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14040

Two area seniors win $20,000 scholarships to study at WMU

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… a senior at Kalamazoo Central High School and the daughter of Todd and Caroline Barkman, and John Schneidenbach , a senior at Portage Central High School and the son of Wally and Jill Schneidenbach. They each will receive … the Mary Upjohn Meader Endowment in WMU's Department of Geography. The fund is named for the celebrated Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23196

Leadership experts to speak at third annual student conference

Haworth College of Business

… the all-day conference includes presentations by high-profile speakers providing motivational, leadership and … all WMU students and is sponsored by the Haworth College of Business and 1st Source Bank. "This year's DESIGNEDtoLEAD … and personal growth strategies," says Dr. Kay Palan , dean of the Haworth College of Business. "The event gives …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30172

Gold Company to 'swing better' in upcoming performances

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… vocal jazz group, and specialty acts are a part of the group’s energetic presentation. Gold Company … Greg Jasperse Gold Company is under the direction of Greg Jasperse , an alumnus of Western Michigan University—and Gold Company. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30199

Filtration solutions company next up in speaker series

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… verified) on Lyon KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The managing director of Separation Solutions, also known as SepSol Process … series at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Jim Lyon will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20 , … which was rescheduled from the previously announced date of Feb. 13, is free and open to the public and begins with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21295