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Employees Make a Difference in 2014

College of Arts and Sciences

… semiannual Western Michigan University Make a Difference award ceremony. The Make A Difference award is a campus-wide peer-to-peer program that recognizes … for the CAS advising office were applauded for their service to WMU. Brooks was nominated by her colleagues, as …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/make-difference-spring2014

Engineering management master’s program 1 of 8 certified by international organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… certified by international organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Azim Houshyar KALAMAZOO, Mich.−The Western … The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need … such as Google, Apple, General Motors, Stryker, Denso, GE Aerospace, JR Automation and many others. Students who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69645

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

News

… WMU's institutional effectiveness measures and progress toward achieving each of the University's five strategic … of students; Promote innovative learning, discovery and service; Advance WMU as a major research university; Ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412

WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation

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… their families. The annual Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces … and Military Spouse. The military friendly designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and … practices include on-campus veterans programs, credit for service, military spouse programs and participation in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… Free and open events include a convocation, day of service, laying of the wreath ceremony, educational programs … Celebration. More information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , Kalamazoo City Hall, 241 W. South St. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Cole and Alec Hoffman: Brothers in Arms and Aviation

College of Aviation

… a career in aviation seemed to be in their genes, the spark was not quickly ignited, even though their father routinely … family flew to Utah for a skiing adventure.  "I knew Dad was a pilot," Alec recalls, "but until that flight I did not … "I saw how much he grew in terms of leadership, community service, and social involvement," Alec says.  Of all the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/hoffman

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… member for the accelerator since its inception, so the move was a natural fit.  “Our staff possesses extensive business … We mentor students in Starting Gate teams in a similar way.” The yearlong program gives students confidential … those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no technical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Autism art show on display, reception planned

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An art exhibit that was created as part of an autism art project is on display … exhibition is on display in the College of Health and Human Services second floor art gallery where an exhibit reception … a College of Fine Arts Fellowship in 2013. The project was carried out through a collaboration between the Frostic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205

Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… Mich.—Key planning decisions necessary to move forward with building the state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center … focus. The Valley I and II complexes have full-service dining rooms while the Valley III complex has a … most students, Anderson notes, living on campus is the best way to become engaged in college life, form diverse social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Hettinger, Asmonga-Knapp to lead WMU trustees for 2014

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… in 2008 as head of Battle Creek Unlimited after 30 years of service with that economic development organization. He … Unlimited in 1978 as marketing director, and one year later was named president and CEO. He is credited with attracting … presidents—Bill Clinton and George W. Bush—and in 1995, he was selected by then-Gov. John Engler as Michigan's Economic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12920