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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