Alumni News
January 22, 2013
Success and Safe Water
Wendell Christoff (BBA '68, Food Marketing) is owner and vice chairman of Litehouse Foods, a successful dressing company in the Grand Rapids area that boasts no preservatives, no MSG, nothing artificial, and made with 100% Canola oil. Successful, and healthy. Due to consolidation of the Industry, there are currently only...
January 21, 2013
Going to the Super Bowl!
In less than two weeks the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers will go head to head in the Super Bowl. In case you're feeling a little left out, fear not,for as WMU Athletics has pointed out—there are many Bronco ties in Super Bowl XLVII. Most notably, Ravens head coach...
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...