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Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Raine Kuch on The 2018 Study Abroad Fair is set for Wednesday, Sept. 26, in Sangren Hall. KALAMAZOO, … engaged are published weekly by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for a Weekly Update    September 2018 Tuesday, Sept. 4   …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48335

Trustees approve retirements of five faculty, five staff members

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… George D. Broomell , network programmer in the Office of Information Technology, 24 years, effective June 30, 2013; … A. Franklin , skills training specialist in the Center for Disability Services, 16 years, effective July 31, 2013; … J. Smith , technician and IT specialist in the Office of Information Technology, 19 years, effective July 31, 2013. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7674

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

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… to the establishment of professional development options for student employees and a decision to launch an … culture," says Dr. Jody A. Brylinsky , WMU's vice provost for institutional effectiveness, who guides the planning … known on campus as the "Gold Standard," serves as a guide for decision making, a lens to make clear WMU's direction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… majors in food marketing and economics due to her passion for food, retail and all consumable things. Transferring … and after graduation. “I would like to have experience in sales, marketing and category management,” she says. “My … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… But what he lacks in grammar sense, he more than makes up for in mathematical skills. In fact, Selbee's understanding … a supervisor," says Selbee, who started working at the Kellogg's factory in Battle Creek his senior year of high … Michigan before the state shut down Winfall due to lack of sales in 2005. But a relative quickly keyed Selbee in on a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

Illinois native looking to expand role of women leaders in business

First-Year Faces

… found her path when she visited Western Michigan University for a summer program in 2021.  “Marketing has always … marketing program at Western, I knew right then—this is for me.” The Gurnee, Illinois, native was voted “Future … like Hormel, Meijer, Proctor and Gamble, Kellogg’s—it’s impressive.” Ehlebracht plans to join the Food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70239

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Regional Conference in February. The team earned $1,000 for their second place and $1,600 for the Judge’s award as a result of their work. MEET The … The team's castings project was to create a clamp set for docks. “My parents live on a lake, and I was walking by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265

Disney recruiting at WMU

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… on campus to recruit Western Michigan University students for a one-of-a-kind education and work program at the Magic Kingdom in Florida or California. Representatives from the Disney College Program will … at 6 p.m. in Room 105 of the Bernhard Center to provide information about the real world of make believe and becoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/162

John D. Grace obituary

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… locations around the world. He hosted local field trips for the Geological Society of America as well as … a geophysicist research position at the University of California, Los Angeles. He also previously worked as a … gifts may be made to the Kalamazoo Astronomical Society for its Telescope Project. Contact: Jeanne Baron June 6, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/693

Gordon J. Grinwis obituary

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… , who served as a Western Michigan University art professor for 34 years, died Thursday, March 28 , in Kalamazoo. He was … in 1931 in Grandville, Mich., and served in the U.S. Army before earning a bachelor's degree at WMU in 1959 and master's … of Life medal from the Kalamazoo County Safety Council for rescuing a 6-year-old neighbor boy from his burning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6280