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GVSU-WMU survey shows value of family businesses

News

… they may not be as highly profitable during an economic upswing, when the economy has a downturn, family businesses … and 11 percent were in the fourth. These higher numbers suggest a strong commitment of business families to … begin providing some of these tools in an effort to help support the long-term prospects of the local family …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18128

WMU wins 2014 Climate Leadership Award from Second Nature

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… sustainable society. The awards are presented annually to signatory institutions that are part of the American College … . "The competition allowed us an opportunity to reflect upon our many accomplishments, as well as have some fun and … body in Michigan to initiate and approve a fee that supports campus sustainability initiatives and provides …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16339

Giving

Biological Sciences

… keep top faculty, recruit the best graduate students and support undergraduate students. Your generous support enhances our teaching and research mission.  If you … appreciate hands–on research experiences and it comes at a significant cost. Your investment will allow students to …

https://wmich.edu/biology/giving

Florida State clarinet professor to give recital at WMU

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… Nielsen International Clarinet Competition. The recital is free and open to the public. For more information about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20122

Trustees approve retirements of six faculty, 15 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The trustees signed off on personnel changes at their April 9 meeting. … 34 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Terry R. Bettiga , supervisor in maintenance services, 26 years, effective … 24 years, effective Feb. 28, 2014 Gregg McChesney , skilled trades helper in Facilities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15541

First-generation sociology student prepares for career in immigration law

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… and they are seen and valued within our community." The support and guidance she received at Western Michigan … her senior year of high school. CAMP offers holistic support and mentorship to migrant and seasonal farmworkers … Claire (Michigan) High School. "I remember he was packing up when I got to the room; he had already packed up to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70113

Array of volunteering opportunities lead to 'eye-opening' experiences

W Magazine

… Four remote villages in Alaska received some much-needed support when 10 students and alumni and Dr. Fritz Allhoff , … time in these rural communities, the volunteers set up their tax centers and worked up to 14-hour days. Recent Haworth College of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75863

Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry

W Magazine

… to art and history in all its forms, from the designs we use on our beer labels, the artwork you will see on … we use on social media and the community organizations we support,” says Ewing. In fact, the company has created a … wanted to open a taproom in late 2019, but it didn’t end up working out. It turned out to be a good thing that we …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903

Faculty Externships

STEM Workforce Collaboratory

… Provide faculty content experience to external partners in support of ongoing or new collaborative work Build … to establish ongoing collaborative relationships to support future student internships, research projects, expand … 2024 Faculty Externship Program 2024 Cohort Meeting (Wrap-Up) with Extern Presentations Benefits Faculty benefits One …

https://wmich.edu/stem/facultyexternships

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Montgomery Essential Needs

… donor generosity, and innovative partnerships. Our Vision Upon enrollment to WMU, every student has access to the … WMU Bookstore, with sales of the annual Game Day t-shirt supporting the fund. Montgomery Essential Needs In fall 2023, … is a very deliberate choice to really put that reality up front and kind of own that, claim it and really be there …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/about