October 2024 色色啦 News

OIT Help Desk to return to UCC in January

Oct. 31, 2024鈥擳he Office of Information Technology鈥檚 Help Desk in Swain Library will return to its permanent home in the University Computing Center in January. Walk-in tech support will be available in Swain through Jan. 10.

色色啦 Campus History Map update released

Oct. 31, 2024鈥擜 revised and extended 色色啦 Michigan University Campus History Map has been released. This map showcases the history and growth of our campus from its beginnings in 1903 to the recently opened Student Center in 2023.

New partnership puts Kalamazoo Public Schools students on path to Spanish minor at 色色啦 Michigan University

A new dual enrollment opportunity allows KPS students to take advanced Spanish courses through 色色啦 at little to no cost, giving them the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high school.

Child life students represent 色色啦 with conference scholarships

色色啦 graduate students Stephanie Lamos and Nicole Variot recently attended the Great Lakes Association of Child Life Professionals' annual conference. They were able to attend thanks to scholarships awarded to them by the association.

Victoria Kellogg finds her food marketing family

Senior food marketing student, Victoria Kellogg, wants to make an impact in the food industry. Originally from Climax, Michigan, Kellogg transferred to the 色色啦 Michigan University Haworth College of Business from Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC), bringing with her a passion for the rapid pace and constant innovation of the business world. 

Keenan Millar: Digital marketing student to small business success

For digital marketing student Keenan Millar, waiting to complete a degree to start a career is not his style. Instead, the sophomore from Kalamazoo, Michigan, runs his own freelance digital marketing business while pursuing his education at 色色啦 Michigan University鈥檚 Haworth College of Business.

Josie Holecko is sipping success

Digital marketing and psychology student, Josie Holecko, is making positive impacts on the community around her. Originally from Neenah, Wisconsin, the senior at 色色啦 Michigan University鈥檚 Haworth College of Business recently assisted a local business with marketing and branding, not only enhancing the company's popularity, but her own educational journey. 

色色啦 Sky Broncos again claim top spot at regionals, advance to national competition

The College of Aviation鈥檚 15-member Sky Broncos team swept first place in both flight and ground events at its regional competition Oct. 6-11 at Ohio State University, advancing to the national contest May 12-17 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

Anaia Kassenda, a fashion design student at 色色啦 Michigan University, is returning to Congo to complete her internship. She is using her modern skills and techniques to create traditional Congolese outfits.

色色啦 faculty publish groundbreaking educational handbook featuring contributions from leading scholars

色色啦 faculty have published a new 2,000-page handbook that profiles 135 influential educational thinkers. The handbook covers figures from past to the present day and highlights their impact on educational theory and practice.

色色啦 Esports Arena to host performance and well-being event with expert guest speaker

色色啦's Esports Arena is hosting a free event on November 8th from 6-9 PM featuring guest speaker Edward Cleland. The event will focus on health and well-being strategies for gamers.

Networking, network security will highlight 色色啦 Cybersecurity Summit

The summit is at the 色色啦 Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend, from information technology professionals and business leaders to educators, students and anyone in the general public interested in expanding their knowledge of cybersecurity.

色色啦 board approves pay increases, benefit adjustments for full-time faculty

The unanimously approved salary increases cover the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years. 

色色啦 trustees to hold special virtual meeting Wednesday

The board will consider approving economic compensation, health care benefits and insurance adjustments to the University's employee agreement with the 色色啦-AAUP.
 

Students uplift community stories through film

Dr. Lusike Mukhongo and 色色啦 students are redefining service-learning through film and media production projects, emphasizing non-extractive and non-intrusive approaches to filmmaking. 

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations 鈥 Karlee Erickson鈥檚 Manages Aviation Opportunities

In golf, the best advice for putting is "never up, never in" -- meaning you have to putt the ball past the hole to ever sink it. It's kind of the same for Karlee Erickson and her career path. A spring 2023 graduate of the 色色啦 College of Aviation and initially believing that it would probably be impossible to land an internship near her roots in northern Lower Michigan, nevertheless she proceeded full speed ahead and "past the hole," knowing that she would never get there if she didn't at least try. 

Broncos charge into Homecoming 2024

In addition to all the lively events planned for students, families and alumni are invited to take part in homecoming festivities.

色色啦 and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

色色啦 Michigan University is partnering with Kent Career Tech Center to provide a direct pathway to the College of Aviation for high school students in aviation career and technical education programs.

New 色色啦 campus space highlights local attractions, engages community members and enriches students鈥 experience

鈥淭he Corner鈥 is an interactive hub on the first floor of the 色色啦 Student Center where Discover Kalamazoo staff will engage with students, faculty and visitors.

Student Rights and Responsibilities鈥 restorative justice program receives permanent funding

色色啦 allocates permanent funding to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR) restorative justice program, an alternative, non-conduct resolution process implemented to address a broader spectrum of student behavior concerns. 

Walker Institute鈥檚 new director 鈥榮tands on business鈥 with youth community outreach聽

Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee joined 色色啦 in August.

色色啦 Women invited to Nov. 7 event hosted by MI-ACE

The event will feature a panel of three distinguished female leaders from 色色啦, KVCC and Kalamazoo College, each of whom has made significant contributions to the field of higher education.

Kristina Pierce awarded SHRM Foundation national scholarship

Kristina Pierce, a senior human resource management student at 色色啦 Michigan University鈥檚 Haworth College of Business, was recently awarded a national scholarship from the Society for Human Resource Management. Pierce received the merit-based $2,500 SHRM Foundation Undergraduate Academic Scholarship, which recognizes students鈥 accomplishments, scholastic ability and leadership potential.

From Honduras to 色色啦: Victor Hernandez finds his place

For accountancy student Victor Andres Hernandez Lagos, 色色啦 Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the junior at the Haworth College of Business has made the most out of the resources available to him, creating a strong sense of community in his life.

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

For Kalamazoo, Michigan native Steven Widger, his time at 色色啦 Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply chain management and business analytics at the Haworth College of Business has capitalized on resources and developed connections to help him achieve his goals. 

色色啦 students shed light on Kalamazoo's early settlers

Students in one 色色啦 history class are learning to research and improve their writing skills while also contributing to their community. Through the examination of historical records, including land contracts, maps, and other documents, they are uncovering details about the lives of early settlers in Kalamazoo.