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Historic walks showcase the hidden history of Kalamazoo's neighborhoods and districts

University Libraries

… from the architecture to street names to how the city we know came to be. From June to October , residents and … "I like connecting with people working in the community now and getting people involved and aware," Houghton said. … Historic Walks Schedule All historic walks are free, and no advanced registration is required. Attendees should meet …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71724

Sunseeker team engineers its way to impressive finish at Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… way to the fifth-place finish but used their engineering knowledge to resolve them all, says Dr. Bradley Bazuin , … continuing evolution of car and race requirements and some known challenges based on the current car's design and … during a tow, horn adjustments for higher decibel rating, minor body repairs for attachment points, and additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54383

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college … she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well.  Good enough as an athlete at LakeVille Memorial High School in … a youngster in her hometown of Otisville, a small hamlet northeast of Flint. "My first flight," recalls Brown, now a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business

News

… new ground with unique flooring business Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumnus August Jacobson, founding … when you had the time. I feel like this is one of the biggest lessons for starting a business. What's the biggest …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159

Merze Tate Explorers discover cooking with STEM with WMU nutrition and dietetics program

College of Education and Human Development

… using the MyPlate food groups. Merze Tate Explorers cooking no-bake oatmeal peanut butter bars with dark chocolate … through several hands-on activities using science, technology, engineering and math . One included proper … familiar with the Mexican food preparation and can suggest strategies that can be employed to lower saturated fat …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71324

WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for experience

Haworth College of Business

… best for them and can maintain progress on their degree no matter where life takes them. Credit for experience : … can earn credit before starting the program for specific knowledge and skills gained from past employment, … MBA part-time have the desire to enhance their business knowledge while still being able to work and fulfill their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62830

Advertising professor wins national teaching excellence award

Haworth College of Business

… national teaching excellence award Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. … at the forefront of every class.” Current student Anna Griggs agrees that Lancendorfer is truly invested in both her … , chair of the Department of Marketing, remarks, “It is no surprise that Dr. Lancendorfer has won another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68199

Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role

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… director of Grand Action 2.0, a business-based private nonprofit organization focused on economic development in Grand Rapids. "Lisa has a proven track … York, Chicago and Dallas, working with clients from Kellogg’s to Nickelodeon. She has a bachelor's degree in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68168

Multiple public career fairs to be held at WMU this fall

News

… career fairs to be held at WMU this fall Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … are welcome to attend as many events as they wish. No registration is necessary, although attendees will need …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48887

Business faculty help coordinate interdisciplinary international conference

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business, the idea of ‘business as usual’ is no longer an appropriate guiding mechanism. Businesses are now being tasked with considering their impact on the world … an event in person in the future. The ability to network not only with other academics but with the many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62695