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Jess Morgan Walker obituary

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… Jess Morgan Walker obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Jess Morgan Walker , Western Michigan University professor emeritus of … WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 1989 after 24 years of service to the University. Services Services have been held. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49552

Gov. Whitmer appoints Jon Hoadley to WMU Board of Trustees

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… Board of Trustees Submitted by Megan Looker on Jon Hoadley was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to fill the vacant … . “Jon has a long record of distinguished leadership and service statewide and locally,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We look forward to working with him to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67181

Brookings Inst. economist tackles Great Recession, policy in Sichel talk

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… Chair in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., will speak at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 , … Journal of Labor Economics, Journal of Public Economics, Industrial and Labor Relations Review and The Tax Journal. … Economic Policymaking for the Next Century." Burtless was also the editor and contributor to six books, including …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20064

Thomas L. Swihart obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 24 . He was 67. Swihart joined the WMU staff in 1986 and retired in 2010 after 24 years of service to the University. He was an equipment operator for landscape services. No service

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35096

Freezer organizer, space optimizer claims first at Bronco Pitch Competition

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… O'Shaughnessy Bronco Pitch Competition and Showcase, which was held virtually on April 9. The Freezer Smart team comprised of industrial and entrepreneurial engineering students Carlie … Competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64011

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… and discussed internships. Tom Crowe , founder of Relative Ways and The Waiting Room, shared his experience working with brands and … fast-paced fashion industry. Students gain knowledge about industrial processes and products and focus their studies on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation

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… State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation Submitted by Anonymous … State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. The convocation is traditionally held during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27252

Jo Ann Betz obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died March 15 . She was 84. Betz, of Comstock, joined the WMU staff in 1978 and retired in 1995 after 17 years of service to the University. She was a finance clerk. Services Cremation has taken place; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46809

Student organization seeks imaginative technological solutions to today’s societal problems

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for the organization. One of her favorite accomplishments was bringing together multiple university computer clubs … with universities including University of Michigan and Wayne State University. Tabassum also served as a … from industry professionals. “My favorite speaker event was on Apple Vision Pro development, as we got to see an …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/student-organization-seeks-solutions-societal-problems

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student McKenna Bowerman knew where her corner of campus was before she had even graduated from high school—Floyd … and hands-on, which matched the kind of environment I wanted to learn in,” says Bowerman. “It made me feel excited … played a big role in my decision to choose WMU.”   Bowerman was in Floyd Hall as a high school student for Innovation …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo