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The Capital Area Higher Education Network recognized Mary Beth Tygielski, master’s student at the WMU-Lansing Campus, in an award ceremony April 9. Karen Pohja, instructor, nominated Tygielski for her resolve in pursuing her degree. Tygielski works as a Clinical Audit Coordinator of Medical Management at Priority Health-Farmington Hills. CAHEN is a group of twelve area colleges and universities working collaboratively to promote life-long learning in the Lansing metropolitan area, foster discussion of higher education issues, and encourage employers to support professional development of their employees. CAHEN’s target audience consists of adult learners who need to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in order to advance professionally, want to remain competitive in the work force, and wish to conduct their studies in the Lansing area.
Due to the efforts of Katie Johnson, vice president of MODA, Three WMU fashion students were selected to showcase their designs at Chicago Fashion Week during an event titled “New Generation 2008.” The event gave these top design students an opportunity to showcase their talent and offered guests a sneak peak at future designers. The MODA members chosen to go were Kristina Moellering, Katie Nolff, and Liza Nay. New Generation 2008 took place April 24th at the River East Art Center in Chicago as part of fashion week, which ran April 21 through April 27.
The Department of Family and Consumer Scienecs presented student and faculty awards on March 26, 2008.