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Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff to Michigan's senior senator … to young leaders, and offer selfless dedication to public service, VanKuiken was the inaugural recipient. "Matt's …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-vankuiken
Finances, freight, food and festivities: Holiday shopping season starts early and shopper behavior varies
Haworth College of Business
… varies Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—According to many media outlets, retailers are hoping inflation … prices and will keep up inflationary pressure until the war is over.” Ross notes that while inflation around the … on access to timely and reliable cargo transportation service,” says Dr. Bruce Ferrin , professor of marketing. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73415
Gibbs House hosts weekly volunteer days
Sustainability
… the Parkview Campus. Volunteer tasks include planting, weeding vegetable beds, harvesting fruits and vegetables, spreading compost and general gardening. Volunteer day … website. Letters and signatures are provided for community service hours. The permaculture research and design …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46249
Why I Give: David and Sandy Rozelle
W Magazine
… Looker on David, MSA ‘75, and Sandy Rozelle, MA ‘73, are dedicated to putting the education of younger generations … and distinction. During his teaching career, Rozelle was a chair of the department as well as the faculty advisor … two Distinguished Teaching Awards, the Distinguished Service Award, the Interfraternity-Panhellenic Council …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73396
Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
W Magazine
… trays Submitted by Deanne Puca on Doctoral student Jason Wang and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, … fit for us,” he adds of the equipment. “We already have traditional papermaking equipment, along with pulping and fiber … cutting edge of all things pulp and paper, especially food service packaging.” The process uses a wet fiber slurry that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874
Fredrick J. Dobney obituary
News
… and former provost and vice president for academic affairs, died Aug. 19 at his home in Brighton. He was 72. Dobney joined the WMU community as provost in 2000 … at Loyola University and Washington State University. Services Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 , …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34498
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
Haworth College of Business
… annually organize Meet the Firms, a career fair geared toward students and employers in the accounting, finance and … as a superior chapter by the organization for its outstanding efforts during the 2017-18 academic year. This is the … status Beta Alpha Psi is an international honor and service organization for accounting, finance and information …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50497
WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather
News
… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, this evening, Wednesday, Feb. 12 , all WMU … to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether the activity will continue as planned, … sports and sports club practices are canceled. Climbing Wall is closed all night. The WMU Student Center will …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025
WMU Trustee Miller elected to WMU Cooley Law board
News
… people recently elected to four-year terms on the board of directors of the WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Miller, a … who serves as vice chair of the WMU Board of Trustees, was elected to the Cooley board along with Richard F. … themselves in the legal profession, business and community service. Our students will benefit from their decades of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22462
Werner Sichel obituary
News
… emeritus of economics at Western Michigan University, died in Boca Raton, Florida, Aug. 4 . He was 83. Sichel, a longtime Kalamazoo resident, joined the … in 1960 and retired in 2004 after more than 44 years of service to the University. His wife, Beatrice, WMU professor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48293