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Aidan Paciorek: Finding a career and community

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business has to offer. “I had no idea what I wanted to do. Luckily, I had an older sister who had been at … it felt like I had a community,” says Paciorek of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Paciorek knew that the innovation … friends through the organization. I joined the FMA executive board my sophomore year in order to give back and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75082

Five WMU teams compete in statewide clean energy challenge

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… Technological University, the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. The challenge was established by U-M and DTE Energy to encourage students … the spring and could eventually have a shot at a national grand prize in Washington, D.C., this summer. In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/157

Concerto concert is capstone event of music calendar

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… one of four recipients of the KSO/WMU Artist Scholarship, awarding him a seat as a section violinist with the Kalamazoo … University in Florida at the age of 20. At Stetson, he was the William E. Buckwitz Orchestral Scholar, and served … Music Festival in Italy and the Calvin String Summit in Grand Rapids. Sowon Kim Pianist Sowon Kim will perform the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/311

Students receive funding for sustainability projects

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… incoming students about sustainability and a novel way to produce green electricity are among the research … USB-Drives , $4,878, conducted by Meredith Atchison from Grand Rapids, Mich., and Izaak Blankenstijn from the … Glasser, professor of environmental studies and WMU's executive director for campus sustainability, at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/675

Seventeen business students selected for scholarships

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… character and academic excellence. The scholarships were awarded for the 2012-13 academic year and range from $775 to … by a committee in WMU's Haworth College of Business. The awards were announced in April during the business college's … Twiest earned his bachelor's degree in engineering from Grand Valley State University in 2007. Ashley K. Vanderboegh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1078

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… largest regional airline in the world. It will provide a runway to success for aviation students through SkyWest's Pilot Pathway Program and AMT Pathway Program . LaFollette talks to a … Bebout , an aviation technical operations student from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is excited for the opportunity. He's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Meredith is embracing her WMU experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Abbie Meredith KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Opportunities at … industrial and entrepreneurial engineering who lives in Grand Rapids and works full time at Plascore as a machined … Western has options that work for her, and Meredith was determined to find a way to enhance her studies.  “I do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514

Supply chain team claims first place in case competition

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… McKenney—finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition. … students finished in first place at the General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition held … Central Michigan University Colorado State University Grand Valley State University Indiana University, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66118

Distinguished Alumni

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… nominates an alumnus or alumna for an Alumni Achievement award. 2019 Mark Lee earned two degrees from Western Michigan … Cities, a national program focused on local actions to cut petroleum use. In addition to her project work, Noblet … the world for its cutting edge exhibitry, its natural setting, and innovative conservation education programs. …

https://wmich.edu/environment/alumni/distinguished

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefit

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… refreshments will be served. This semester's sessions are set for Oct. 4, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 . They will include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42941