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Area Sustainability Leadership Summit hosted by WMU
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… by a national sustainability leader and a panel made up of Kalamazoo area sustainability champions will highlight a … will follow before David F. Hales , president and CEO of Second Nature, takes the podium at 3:30 p.m. for a talk titled "Here Be Dragons: Sustainability in the Climate of the Future." The opening panel discussion is designed to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14523
Engineering students’ project designed to improve clinic’s efficiency wins national acclaim
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… to improve efficiency amid the pandemic could win a team of Western Michigan University industrial and … and Sam Olmstead have reached the top 10 in the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers’ 2019-2020 Outstanding … this project and turn it into something that was pretty valuable to the clinic.” The work done by Fitzimons, Geyer and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61515
WMU expands programs for business executives to learn new skills
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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new program offered through the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University will help … sustainable business practices and more. The cost of attending is $4,995 and includes lodging, breakfast, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38329
Making a Difference for Students Pursuing Careers
College of Arts and Sciences
… for Students Pursuing Careers Elena Hines College of Arts and Sciences staff writer Karen Steeno advising a student “I believe the person in front of me has purpose and value,” Karen Steeno said of how she treats the students who come to her for advice …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/steeno
ExpeRT-Earth grant planning workshop will result in proposal
College of Arts and Sciences
… workshop will result in proposal By Elena Hines College of Arts and Sciences staff writer A grant planning workshop … for a proposal,” said Dr. Heather Petcovic, an associate professor of earth science education who holds a joint appointment in …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/expert-earth-proposal
Dolly Xtractor grabs first place at second annual Pitch competition
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… Michigan University student was awarded the top prize of $1,500 at a competition for innovative business ideas by … opportunity and allowing us to share our ideas and gain valuable feedback on our businesses." The second- and … business community come together to give our students invaluable feedback." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15088
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
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… she started volunteering with Meals on Wheels . "One of the seniors I met is completely confined to his bed. The … class—a requirement for graduates within Haworth College of Business—incorporates service learning, requiring students to complete at least 15 hours of service with a community partner. "I chose Meals on …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
W. Thomas Straw
Geological and Environmental Sciences
… W. Thomas Straw W. Thomas Straw Professor Emeritus Ph.D., Geology, Indiana University M.S., … Company, he spent several years working the oil fields of the eastern United States. Later, in 1968, Straw joined … chair from 1971-1975 and as chair from 1988-1997. One of his most noteworthy achievements was helping the …
https://wmich.edu/geology/directory/straw
Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—Twenty-five students from WMU’s Haworth College of Business were recognized as part of the Trailblazer Student Recognition program, and one student was named Trailblazer of the Year. The Trailblazer program recognizes and honors …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31666
Breneman tapped to lead WMU government relations
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… Mich.— Jeffrey Breneman , a veteran government-affairs professional, will join Western Michigan University as vice … for government relations on July 15 , pending the approval of the University's Board of Trustees . Trustees next meet Wednesday, June 26 . …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53922