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Overpaid state retirement funds will be used to help pay future costs

News

… funds will be used to help pay future costs Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As one of seven Michigan … the program until Jan. 1, 1996. Due to state law changes, no employees hired after that date are part of the system, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27412

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… celebrated six decades of academic excellence, research innovation and community engagement through a series of events … Geological Survey, with construction beginning fall 2025. As the field of geosciences evolves with emerging … that support travel and field courses, as many students struggle to afford the extra costs of meals, gear and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… Farms planning process, outlines next steps Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Orchard property to become Phase II of WMU's Business Technology and Research Park. The 44-acre Colony Farm Orchard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951

The Student Managed Investment Fund: Outperforming the S&P 500 and gaining confidence

Finance and Commercial Law

… If you have been following the stock market, you know that when COVID-19 hit, investors reacted, companies … the course from his first days in the business college. “Not a lot of universities offer an opportunity like this. When I began my finance major, I noticed this class in the course catalog.” His instructor …

https://wmich.edu/finance/smif2021

WMU sales program nationally recognized for excellence

Haworth College of Business

… program nationally recognized for excellence Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University … on business. National recognition —The program is listed as No. 1 on the list of Top U.S. Sales Schools by study.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23394

WMU sales students take third at national sales competition

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… take third at national sales competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Kirk, Eckert and Kobliska … put countless hours in on their own.  "Ted and Steve could not have represented what selling the WMU way is all about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23291

Career Pathways

Haworth College of Business

… numbers, a major in accounting can provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a wide variety of interesting careers in the business, government, nonprofit organizations and public accounting. You will … critically, communicate effectively and use information technology. The accountancy major also provides an excellent …

https://wmich.edu/business/career/career-pathways

Student sales team nets 'Rookie of the Year' award

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… were each awarded $250 for being named the top rookies. "Knowing that we were competing against some of the top sales … says Steele. "At times it was nerve-wracking, but knowing that WMU has such a good program, we were confident … the Sales Education Foundation since 2007 and is rated the No. 2 program in the country by Education-Portal.com . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11573

Paper and Paperboard Coating Course

WMU Paper Pilot Plant

… development hours or 1.4 CEUs with course completion. GET NOTIFIED OF 2024 COURSE 2023 Course Testimonial "Thank you … Coating Course in Kalamazoo, MI over July 25-27 was a top-notch experience.  I have been to many conferences and … Barrier materials and curtain coating Barrier coating technology will be included in most of these topics due to the …

https://wmich.edu/pilotplants/coating/coating2024

Prevention Ideas for Workplace Violence

Emergency Management

… is usually committing a crime—like robbery—and doesn't know the victims.) 7 percent are co-workers/former employees. … Injuries. Annually, about 2 million workers are victims of non-fatal injuries caused by workplace violence. Very little … to prevention. While OSHA has some voluntary guidelines , no federal laws specifically address preventing workplace …

https://wmich.edu/emergencymanagement/workplace-prevention