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WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… pandemic changing the way we acquire and value food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan … shelter-in-place orders are compelling people to spend more time in their kitchens for many different reasons. Some are … perhaps I should say disease management system, because it doesn't prioritize health.” For more information, visit: PFC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Graduate school hacks: hands-on experiences and growing a network

Cybersecurity

… defend against attacks. The sense of accomplishment I felt upon successfully infiltrating a system, capturing the flag … required to keep up with these ever-changing dangers.” So, what does the future hold for this cyber-sleuth? As she completes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72709

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

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… student was recently whisked away for a once-in-a-lifetime experience behind the scenes of February's New York … stars. "This was my first time in New York, and nothing is going to live up to this!" LeKander says. The winner of … a year ago and had that experience and then doing exactly what she wants to do. And it seems to be going really well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

WMU and KCC announce major transfer agreement

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… at one school will transfer to another, helps students save time and money by minimizing the loss of credits and … at WMU. Currently, most KCC students who intend to transfer go on to WMU," KCC President Mark O'Connell said. "Never … The agreement between KCC and WMU is a solution locally for what is a national challenge. According to a U.S. Government …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46804

ISM students finish first among undergrads at regional competition

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… enrolled in Western Michigan University’s integrated supply management program was the top undergraduate team and … Airflow Aircraft Inc. Part of the challenge was the short time frame. Teams were given the case at 6 p.m. on Friday … we needed to make sense of the case and understand what was happening and what needed to be done,” says junior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5468

Mary Ghazarian’s advocacy for a better world

Haworth College of Business

… to take her learning experience into her own hands. “What excites me the most about my field is how to enact … to the Kalamazoo community. “One of my current career goals is to combine my passion to aid in the displaced … over the last few years at Western, but it was during her time at Amazon as a recruitment intern where she saw …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69889

WMU finance student graduates with B.B.A. in two years

Haworth College of Business

… TruVista in July 2022, VanLandegent was recruited as a part-time client service coordinator. As she spent more time with … providing her with the assistance she needs to reach her goal of graduating two years early. Matt Ross, associate … with TruVista, she has become more than ready to take on what is ahead. For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73257

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… that will allow students from both institutions to go outside the classroom to gain powerful experiences in … stadium with a Hornets’ game taking place at the same time. Lepisto, who is a graduate of Kalamazoo College, kept … docuseries, providing an insider’s view of the project and what they are learning from the process and each other. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

Miller Auditorium announces 2012-13 Broadway series

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… Series "West Side Story" Nov. 13-14 --More than 50 years ago one musical changed theatre forever. Now it's back and … Side Story remains one of the greatest love stories of all time. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be … the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for what USA Today called "the most complete--and completely …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/359

Food marketing students clinch second place at national university case competition

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… to share about growing up with local products and what they meant to us. We knew if we let our personal … helped propel the team to success. "The reason Western does so well in the competition every year is because the … the Haworth College of Business food and consumer package goods marketing program," says Zwanka. "The plan was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63778