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WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

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… McFarlin , a 2008 graduate who founded Kalamazoo Candle Company four years ago in its namesake town and now sells … activity is a standard gauge of economic vibrancy. "Young companies create an average of 3 million new jobs a year and … two weeks in Santiago, Chile, on a faculty-led study abroad trip. They observed large companies, but it was the resolve …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… of opportunities, ranging from a documentary screening to a community conversation to dig into the topic. The first … in the study of ethics to reflect on ways in which we can become better people and develop better communities by living … WMU emeriti, faculty and staff to offer courses, events and trips year-round. OLLI at WMU is proud to have created a …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… by Erin Flynn on Courtesy: Getty Images KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Commercials have become as big a draw to the Super Bowl as the competition on … Greg Gerfen , executive-in-residence in advertising and promotion in Western Michigan University's Haworth College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

'Book of Mormon' coming to Miller Auditorium

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… 'Book of Mormon' coming to Miller Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not … Stone —creators of the animated series "South Park," is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium as … Album. Learn more about the musical at bookofmormonbroadway.com . For more information about the Kalamazoo show, contact …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29972

WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… to veterans by participating in the college's fifth annual community service project at Fort Custer National Cemetery … when the college was looking for a service activity in the community that could be repeated annually.  "Five years ago, … students attending an informational session before the trip to learn more about the history of Fort Custer and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249

Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad

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… American Axle and participated in a five-day backpacking trip in Cuba as well as a WMU faculty-led engineering in China experience. He's also operated a painting company during the summer, run a half marathon, completed a triathlon, and founded a college council of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318

Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary

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… place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Visit obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo to read the family obituary, or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26492

M. Noreen VanderBeek obituary

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… place in Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Visit obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo for the family obituary or to make …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26326

Football Broncos beat Toledo 55-35 to claim MAC West championship

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… Broncos defeated Toledo 55-35 tonight at Waldo Stadium to become the Mid-American Conference West Division champions for … FBS this season with 17. Senior quarterback Zach Terrell completed 19 of 25 passes for 196 yards and three … the WMU Ticket Office at (888) 4-WMU-TIX or wmubroncos.com/tickets Bus and tailgate packages are also available to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36627

First recipients of Western's vaccination incentive scholarships announced

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… taking their shot at scoring scholarships and keeping the community safe in the process. The University has drawn the … to those students taking steps to protect the University community. Alexis Jenkins won a $10,000 scholarship through … I will be able to save more money for my study abroad trip in the spring," says Kara Hepler , a senior from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65037