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Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation

W Magazine

… Pandemic didn’t swallow restaurant industry’s appetite for innovation … Commission,” Schmitt says. “They started offering the service and gradually grew their customer base by offering … moved to virtual spaces. John Schmitt “(Last summer) I was walking around downtown Kalamazoo, feeling a little …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63904

Top Michigan executives to speak at business college forum

Haworth College of Business

… as well as facility supplies. Located in Wixom, the company was started by Sauer in 1995. Dan Iott , Bachelor of … with other agencies in 1997 and now has offices in Lenawee, Washtenaw and Cass counties. Randy Wright , Bachelor of … 1971, is the president of Oscar W. Larson Co., a full-service petroleum and fluid-handling equipment contractor. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/35917

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 … Matt VanKuiken, received WMU's Public Sector Leader Award. Created to celebrate individuals who embody … 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

WMU lauded for value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking

News

… WMU lauded for value to nation in Washington Monthly college ranking Submitted by Anonymous … unveiled Aug. 29 by the government and politics publication Washington Monthly ranks Western Michigan University among … and preparing the next generation of scientists and Ph.Ds. Service, which is measured by the way students are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34557

Broncos Lead intern pursues passion for early child development at preschool

College of Education and Human Development

… Allison Hoeksema, a student in WMU's child development and services program, reads to preschoolers at Jennings … for the summer and I needed a job to pay rent, but I also wanted experience in my field. And through Broncos Lead, JDI … are able to apply knowledge in practical settings in ways that confirm their passion for their careers with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72185

Annual luncheon to honor human performance, health education alumni

News

… for the professional accomplishments, contributions and service of outstanding alumni. Six individuals who earned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31425

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. … my business,” said Manny , owner of J&M Construction Services LLC . “I used to have all my finances mixed …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Teo KALAMAZOO, … design engineers at manufacturing companies predict the service life of their products through cloud-based software, … by Dr. Daniel Kujawski , professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at WMU. The company plans to use the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175

Jim Tripp obituary

News

… of Facilities Management, died Dec. 25, 2015 . He was 62. Tripp, a painter/glazier in the maintenance services unit, initially joined the staff in 2001 and had … but his health required him to stop working in 2014 while awaiting an organ transplant. The Kalamazoo native is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29795

Philo G. 'Glen' Bishop obituary

News

… Philo G. "Glen" Bishop , former associate director of media services and manager of technical services at Western Michigan University, died Nov. 7 . He was 84. Bishop began his career at WMU immediately after … in 1995 after 41 years of service. His first position was manager and chief engineer of the campus public radio …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28567