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Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

News

… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek.   Awards   Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in … Employee of the Year and Student Advisor of the Year awards.   Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year   Mario …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Gaining Service and Leadership Experience

Graduate College

… skill set to situations outside the classroom. They will want to know: Which committees did you serve on? How did … for links like “Get Involved.”  But before you begin, be aware that volunteer service has a vortex effect. You can get … . Cornwall, Amanda. “Making Leadership and Service Count in the …

https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/ProfessionalDevelopment/Experience

Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

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… there and having them be the backbone of Bash is always huge; it's a way for us to support our students." WMU President Edward … University departments, programs, local businesses and food vendors. "We're really excited about all the sponsors we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

Winners

Industrial and Entrepreneurial Engineering and Engineering Management

… West Middle School Team members: Felix Wu Grade 5 1st place—Wall Desk , Our Lady of the Lake Team members: Olivia Sarno … 2024 winners Grades 9 through 12    1st place—Light the Way , Branch Area Career Center Team members: Madison …

https://wmich.edu/ieeem/innovationexpo/winners

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… she'll be joining the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. She credits  Dr. Kristina Lemmer , … in 2013 without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would … path before considering chemical and aerospace. "It wasn't until I started working for Dr. Lemmer that I really …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site

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… Thomas notes, but also to renovate the facility in a way that will make it usable and reflective of the values … Western State Normal School. Over the years, the building was known by a variety of names, such as the Administration … space, as well as engraved plaques for an interior donor wall. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457

Leadership advice from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk

Haworth College of Business

… from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With extensive leadership in both … for leadership opportunities. He currently serves on active duty as the commanding general, 99th Readiness Division, … the overall goals of the organization. Q: What are the rewards of leading teams or organizations? A: Building or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69760

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … March of 2002 when Mesaba again beckoned him for Saab 340 duty as a first officer.    October was becoming an unlucky …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… Education. Graduate and undergraduate students working toward degrees in any discipline, regardless of foreign … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. … details for program representatives and study abroad vendors, contact Katie Bolter, WMU study abroad fair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … University in 2013 as a single mother in her 30s. She wasn't the typical college student, but that never worried … class taught techniques Thompson now uses daily in vendor contracts and lease agreements. The skills proved …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson