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Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… Soma: Up-Cycled Shirts. Soma's company addresses the issue of the nearly 16 million tons of textile waste generated annually. The company's shirts … pockets for individuals who bruise easily due to the use of blood thinners. Third place and an $800 prize went to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52258
Online ticket sales for WMU Tigers Night are now live
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… in the University's brown and gold colors. In addition, $5 of the cost of each ticket sold on the site will go to the WMU Legacy Scholarship Fund, available to students who are part of multigenerational Bronco families. A variety of ticket …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30891
WMU-related travel to China prohibited
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… advisory. The warning is intended to limit the spread of coronavirus, which the World Health Organization calls a … this guidance in order to preserve the health and safety of our community, which is always the first priority. With … & Community Services guidance for containing the spread of the respiratory illness. Such guidelines could call for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804
WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 start of the 2015-16 fiscal year approaches, Western Michigan … will feature paychecks dispersed on the fifth and 20th day of each month. The new pay schedule will apply to all … as well. New pay periods The first through the 14th day of each month, with payment on the 20th day of each month. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548
Paper tech meeting to highlight 100 percent job placement, starting salaries
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… recent paper engineering graduates and celebrate the payout of over $200,000 in scholarships. A full slate of activities is planned for the annual meeting Thursday, … banquet, guests will be entertained by a premier WMU School of Music student ensemble and will hear a keynote address by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27548
Campus events scheduled for Veterans Week
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… run, gift card giveaway and pancake breakfast are some of the activities planned Monday through Saturday, Nov. 6-11 , in recognition of Veterans Day on the campus of Western Michigan University. Sponsored by the Office of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43613
George 'Stewart' Johnson obituary
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… faculty member, died Aug. 6 . He was 96. Johnson, of Grand Rapids and Spring Lake, joined the WMU faculty in 1960 and retired in 1984 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a professor of mechanical engineering, including serving as the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42231
Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award
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… Anonymous (not verified) on Moustakis KALAMAZOO—A graduate of Western Michigan University's doctoral program in … from the National Book Foundation in 2011 as one of its 5 Under 35 award winners. About the Kenyon Review … Fellows In 2012, The Kenyon Review welcomed the first of its KR Fellows. The initiative was inspired by the great …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13789
Business student finds sweet success in mission-driven marketing
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… to help Confections with Convictions spread its message of hope while learning about mission-driven marketing. … class. It requires students to complete at least 15 hours of community service and reflect on how the experience could … shop this past year. In the future I'd like to add a coffee bar to it," says Bliss, who spent a semester working …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53200
Local high school students to compete in Brain Bee
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… Week seeks to increase public awareness about neuroscience. KALAMAZOO—Southwest Michigan high school students … competition held Saturday, Feb. 22 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. The fourth annual Southwest Michigan Brain Bee is a key component of Brain Awareness Week, an educational outreach mission …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13550