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January 16, 2013

A Secret to Success

Bud Brian (BA '66, English) loves to work with people and grow businesses. That's why he decided to re-enter the business world after more than five years of retirement. Brian sold his Highland Park, Michigan-based marketing and distribution services company, Budco in 2006. In 2012, Brian decided it was time...
January 15, 2013

She's at it Again!

"The Doritos Crash the Super Bowl Contest is the biggest commercial contest there is. Having the chance to have my work air in the Super Bowl for more than 100 million people is a life-changing opportunity. It's awesome that Doritos enables young filmmakers to have a chance to show their...
January 13, 2013

Promoting Art

Emily Holtrop (BA '97, Public History) is the Director of Learning and Interpretation at the Cincinnati Art Museum— and she was recently appointed to the role of Museum Division Director-Elect for the National Art Education Association. Voted on by her peers from across the country, Holtrop will serve in this...
January 10, 2013

Chill Out (and Warm Up)

WMU is adding a little excitement to the long, cold winter months. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations is planning the first ever MyWMU Winter Carnival for February 16. All events will take place near Goldsworth Valley Pond and the Intramural Sports Fields on WMU's west campus. The carnival...
January 08, 2013

Boerma Joins WMU

Scott Boerma (BM '86, Music Education) is joining WMU in his 'dream job.' The new Director of Bands will be responsible for all University bands including the Bronco Marching Band. He announced at post playoff game wrap up that was he resigning from his current position at the University of...
January 08, 2013

MyWMU Digest Vol. V

Another great batch of Bronco updates and comments in the newest MyWMU Digest post. Read about Dr. Thomas A. Burkman, Carissa Marks, Thomas McKee, Jan Scales, and Darren Timmeney. Do you have a story or memory you'd like to share with your fellow alumni? Click here to submit it to...
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