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Bronco Legislative Network | July 2016 Issue
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The Office of Government Affairs works on behalf of Western Michigan University
to strengthen relationships with state, federal, and local policy makers.
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WEEKLY UPDATES:
Interested in weekly updates on what's
happening around the State Capitol?
The Bronco Legislative Network
has a
weekly legislative update with detailed
articles of the top stories in the
legislature.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Summer II session ends: August 19
- Fall semester begins: September 6
- WMU Board of Trustees meeting: September 7, at the Bernhard Center, time to be announced. Visit the Board of Trustees website for more information.
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Points of Pride
Western Michigan University's integrated supply management program is among the top such programs in the United States. This highly acclaimed WMU program has been ranked No. 9 on
Gartner's 2016 list of Top U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate University Programs. This is the second time in a row that the program has been named among the top 10 in the country. Read more at
WMU News.
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Friends of WMU
The Friends of WMU is a grassroots
bipartisan state political action
committee of Broncos helping Broncos
registered with the Michigan Secretary of
State, which was established to promote the
interests of Western Michigan
University. The Friends of WMU PAC
understands that the state of Michigan
needs to be a stronger financial partner
with the University, and it provides support
to legislators who place a priority on
WMU. If you are interested in learning
more, please visit the
Friends of WMU website.
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Michigan 2016 State Primary Elections
Requests to have an absent voter ballot mailed to you must be received by your city/village/township clerk no later than 2 p.m. the Saturday before the election--July 30, 2016. The last day to register to vote in the August 2016 primary was July 5.
Michigan citizens may register to vote in the November 8 general election until
October 11, 2016.
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Governor Snyder visits WMU's College of Aviation
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| Governor Rick Snyder toured the college and met with students in early July. |
Governor Rick Snyder toured parts of Southwest Michigan earlier this month, including a stop at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation in Battle Creek. Joined by WMU President John M. Dunn, Dean David Powell, State Representative Brandt Iden, and WMU Executive Director of Flight Operations Russel Kavalhuna, Governor Snyder learned more about the comprehensive and nationally ranked program at the College and their dedication in producing exceptional 21st Century aviation professionals. With an increased demand for talented aeronautics personnel around the world, WMU is proud to showcase its ability to provide the aviation industry with highly skilled, experienced graduates.
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WMU alumnus appointed to Board of Trustees
Western Michigan University is pleased to welcome Dr. William F. Pickard to his service on the WMU Board of Trustees. Governor Rick Snyder appointed Dr. Pickard to fill the position left vacant by the untimely death of Trustee Ron Hall. The two highly successful men actually met during their time as students at WMU and later worked together as professionals, forging a strong friendship.
Dr. Pickard, CEO of Regal Plastics Company, earned his Ph.D. from Ohio State University, a master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor's degree at WMU. He has been honored by WMU as a distinguished alumnus. In 2002, Dr. Pickard was named Michiganian of the Year for his mentorship of other entrepreneurs and his superb leadership abilities.
Read more at WMU News.
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Donna Marks heads off to retirement
It is both with delight and a sense of loss that we announce the retirement of Donna Marks, Executive Assistant in the WMU Office of Government Affairs and Community Outreach. Donna began her service with Western Michigan University 29 years ago and has shared her commitment to excellence in each position she has held. Her superb work ethic, attention to detail, strong communication skills and trusted advice has truly benefited all who have worked with her.
A retirement party in Donna's honor will be held on Thursday, July 28, 3 to 5 p.m. at the WMU Fetzer Center. If you have had the pleasure and privilege to work with her, we welcome you to join us in extending our very best wishes for a well-deserved retirement.
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The Bronco Legislative Network is an advocacy network managed by the
Office of Government Affairs and University Relations.
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Contact us at (269) 387-2072 or email
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