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Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins WMU’s business pitch competition
Haworth College of Business
… entrepreneurial engineering students Brooklyn Smith of Mattawan, Bridgitt Cornish of Kalamazoo, Trevor Dendel of Otsego and Emily Mouat of Jenison, claimed the top spot after making a pitch for their company No Mess Power Strip. … to access a particular cord. “The Bronco Pitch Competition was a great way to put into practice what our team has been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58410
3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… map of the fourth floor of the College of Health and Human Services, where the Department of Blindness and Low Vision … “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … you wouldn’t be able to get a clear reading of anything.” After several attempts, the team crafted models sturdy …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
Day of events focuses on research resources for faculty
News
… a research or discovery collaboration. Organizers will award door prizes at 3:45 p.m. Prizes include an iPad Air or … Keys to a Successful Proposal. (This is an extended afternoon session that runs an additional hour.) Get to Know … a Budget to Achieve Your Dreams--Living with Your Budget After You're Funded Reduce Your Anxiety--Get Your HSIRB …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19861
Video and communications firm owner next up in speaker series
News
… Credit Union . Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Founded by Kay after her award-winning career in broadcasting, Cynthia Kay and Company … that is able to offer a suite of communications consulting services and can leverage the depth of expertise of firm …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18414
Finding fortune
College of Arts and Sciences
… Steininger, B.S.’64, is one who naturally gravitates toward exploration and discovery. That innate curiosity began when he was a boy growing up in Detroit with a fascination for rocks … to be pushed and got me going in the right direction.” After graduation, Steininger went on to Brigham Young …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/steininger-mining
WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton'
News
… WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mikey Winslow … on Broadway. Mikey Winslow , who graduated in 2009 with a music theatre performance degree, joined the cast of … three hours straight," says Winslow. "So, coming back after this recovery, which was a very trying time in my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52509
Learning to lead from inside
News
… Erin Flynn on Charlie Kautz is working at Spectrum Health after earning his master's degree in organizational change … focusing on building cultures of innovation, but he knew he wanted to take his skills to the next level. "I really wanted to get a more well-rounded perspective of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033
Weather prompts WMU to close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30
News
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, all of Western Michigan University's campuses and … will be posted here as they become available. Campus services Bronco Transit buses are incurring delays today … will not be running during the Jan. 30 closure. Dining Services —All residence hall dining centers and Café 1903 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51367
2019: A year of No. 1s at Western
News
… on its list of Best Hidden Gem Public Universities . Washington Monthly also highlighted WMU as the best public … among students across all socioeconomic backgrounds. Jon Wassink poses with the Wuerffel Trophy. (Phil Ellsworth/ESPN … the top of all football players across the country for his service to the community and excellence both on and off the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57203