October 2018 Newsletter
Celebrating Homecoming
The college recently celebrated Homecoming with the alumni and friends award ceremony, pancake breakfast and activity tent. Check out photos from the events and tag yourself or share the photos!
Building success
After moving to the United States and completing three internships while studying integrated supply management, Benjamin Etshim, B.B.A.'18, found success in his job at Marathon Petroleum.
Creating mentorship opportunities
Two WMU human resource management alumnae decided to bridge the gap between the student and professional experience and created a mentorship program designed to help students interested in HR find their place in the industry.
Student receives prestigious scholarship
Meriah Putnam, integrated supply management student at Western Michigan University, has been awarded the prestigious Transportation Club of Detroit scholarship for 2018. This marks the sixth consecutive year that a WMU student has won this award.
Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab opens to students
The newly renovated lab is open to students and will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony an open house on Friday, Nov. 2.
Starting Gate celebrates fifth anniversary
Starting Gate, Western Michigan University's student business accelerator, offers valuable resources to students as they develop their startups. This year the accelerator celebrated its fifth year of operation.
Read more about Starting Gate.