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Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive

News

… Still time to give to campus United Way, book drive Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's campus United Way campaign reached close to 45 percent of its $200,000 goal during the first few weeks after its launch, gaining almost $89,000. Just 11 percent of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43489

Four WMU food marketing students win industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers’ … serve as a reminder that perseverance and dedication are always worth it.”  Katie Pesola Quick credits her … has received the Food Marketing Association Distinguished Service Award. Evan Raches  is a junior from St. Joseph, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75742

Focusing on the basics with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with aerospace engineer Adam Houtman Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Adam Houtman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Brilliance is in … and most distinct parts, then act on those. This has always been vital in solving complicated problems that come … my aircraft design and business acumen,” he says. “After five years, I came back home to join WACO as they go …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67553

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

News

… courage and tenacity, this story focuses on how the Flint water crisis was discovered and then exposed to the world. This book club … the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to discuss their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

World hunger relief nonprofit is subject of next Entrepreneurship Forum

News

… solutions to hunger. The organization also is devoted to awareness; Foods Resource Bank brings visitors from its … their stories and often takes visitors and U.S. farmers to Washington, D.C., to influence policy on sustainability and … the recipient of the Portage Rotary Club Annual Community Service Award, which recognizes the many years of volunteer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19610

March 24, 2020 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… 24, 2020 Status Letter Dear Colleagues,  As you are well aware Governor Whitmer issued a stay at home executive order. … contains further instructions and examples of essential services that require physical access to campus as well as … March 25. If an unanticipated need for access arises after this date, we will continue to review as quickly as …

https://wmich.edu/research/march24-status

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … Western Michigan University's 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award honorees. The Distinguished Teaching Award is the … the  Distinguished Faculty Scholar ,  Distinguished Service ,   Emerging Scholar ,  Excellence in Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Dr. William A. Ritchie

Political Science

… theory of the British thinker, Henry Sidgwick, in 1960. After teaching at the University of Delaware for a few years, Ritchie began his long career at WMU … at the upper undergraduate and graduate levels. Ritchie was one of the principal architects of the department’s …

https://wmich.edu/politics/ritchie

Vice mayor, WMU professor to speak at next breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… Foundation for Excellence: The City of Promise Moves Forward" at 8 a.m. Friday, April 28, in 2150 Schneider Hall. … at the County Register of Deeds Office. Shortly thereafter, Gov. Lewis Cass selected the village as the county … The city also offers many cultural attractions including music, visual art, dance, theatre and more. Upcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39282