Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University professor's loss fuels passion to create compassionate classrooms with grant

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Backed by a $50,000 grant from the Flinn Foundation , Flowers is leading the charge to create an environment where students feel secure, supported, and understood.

Key Points: 
  • Backed by a $50,000 grant from the Flinn Foundation , Flowers is leading the charge to create an environment where students feel secure, supported, and understood.
  • Viewing this as a crisis, Flowers has taken a public health approach, establishing a campus-wide task force called "Building a Community of Caring."
  • Emerson Storlie, an EMU graduate student who advocates for creating compassionate classrooms, said it's important students are also seen as individuals.
  • The compassionate classrooms initiative is highlighted in a recent episode of the University's podcast series, "Enlighten U."

Automation Alley Integr8 Playbook focuses on the workforce of the future

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Washtenaw Community College, Digital transformation, Eastern Michigan University, AI, Government, Automation, Workforce, Partnership, Management

TROY, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series. The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Mich., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Automation Alley has published the second playbook of the 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series .
  • The new digital playbook focuses on preparing a workforce for the needs of Industry 4.0 based on insights gathered at the Jan. 24 roundtable discussion, which featured participants representing technology, manufacturing, government and academia sectors.
  • This playbook outlines the workforce challenges and provides guidance for how companies can overcome them.
  • The playbook explores the pivotal role of the workforce in the age of digital transformation and offers strategies for cultivating a workforce that thrives in the digital era.

Eastern Michigan University study examines communication and cultural strategies impacting Ukrainian refugees and others involved

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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However, according to Eastern Michigan University research published in Global Advances of Business Communication , many refugees who migrated struggle with the process due to communication and cross-cultural challenges.

Key Points: 
  • However, according to Eastern Michigan University research published in Global Advances of Business Communication , many refugees who migrated struggle with the process due to communication and cross-cultural challenges.
  • The authors uncovered key themes such as language and cultural complexities, and managing chaotic change, loss, and grief.
  • "The Ukrainian refugee situation presents a dramatic need to accommodate millions of Ukrainians into host or transit countries," said Barker.
  • Day emphasized the importance of resolving the challenges facing the Ukrainian refugees and others involved.

MIDCOM Data Technologies Announces Eric Gough's Promotion to Director of Marketing

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Blog, Growth, Eastern Michigan University, CRM, Social media, Knowledge, University of Michigan, Management

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIDCOM Data Technologies, a leader in providing cutting-edge barcoding solutions for warehousing and logistics, proudly announces the promotion of Eric Gough to the position of Director of Marketing .

Key Points: 
  • FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIDCOM Data Technologies, a leader in providing cutting-edge barcoding solutions for warehousing and logistics, proudly announces the promotion of Eric Gough to the position of Director of Marketing .
  • Since joining MIDCOM Data Technologies over 14 years ago, Eric has demonstrated exceptional dedication and proficiency in his responsibilities as the Marketing Manager.
  • In his new role as Director of Marketing, Eric will assume broader responsibilities, overseeing the entire marketing department and spearheading all marketing strategy.
  • As MIDCOM Data Technologies embarks on its next phase of growth and innovation, Eric Gough's promotion to Director of Marketing reflects the company's dedication to nurturing talent and empowering its employees to thrive in challenging roles.

Kemp Klein Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Amanda Afton Martin

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Business administration, Growth, Continuing legal education, University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Education, Trust, Wayne State University, Property management

TROY, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda has joined Kemp Klein as a shareholder and will be actively involved in the estate planning, real estate, probate and trust administration, business planning, and tax planning practice groups.

Key Points: 
  • TROY, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amanda has joined Kemp Klein as a shareholder and will be actively involved in the estate planning, real estate, probate and trust administration, business planning, and tax planning practice groups.
  • We are very pleased to welcome a new shareholder of Amanda's caliber to our team," said Brian Rolfe, CEO of Kemp Klein.
  • We are very pleased to welcome a new shareholder of Amanda's caliber to our team," said Brian Rolfe, CEO of Kemp Klein.
  • She brings a distinctive combination of experience and education in taxation, estate planning and administration, and business law, offering valuable representation and guidance to clients at Kemp Klein.

Alta Equipment Group Appoints Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 18, 2024, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, appointed Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 18, 2024, Alta Equipment Group Inc. (NYSE: ALTG) (“Alta” or “the Company”), a leading provider of premium material handling, construction and environmental processing equipment and related services, appointed Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel effective immediately.
  • “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Hoover as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.
  • In Jeff's previous roles, he was an integral partner to Alta where he supported our growth and development since 2016 as external legal counsel.
  • Jeff has tremendous knowledge of Alta, our history, how we do business, and most importantly our culture,” said Ryan Greenawalt, Chief Executive Officer.

LLCP Hires Brian Klaban as Head of Capital Markets and Director of Originations

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Finance, CFA, Eastern Michigan University, Investment, Capital market, Head, University of Michigan, Business development

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that Brian Klaban has joined the firm as Head of Capital Markets and a Director on the Originations Team.

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  • Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today that Brian Klaban has joined the firm as Head of Capital Markets and a Director on the Originations Team.
  • Before joining LLCP, Mr. Klaban served as Head of Business Development and Debt Capital Markets at Platte River Equity, a prominent Colorado-based private equity firm.
  • His extensive background also includes various roles at Apogem Capital (formerly Madison Capital Funding), where he focused on origination, underwriting, distressed credit management, and portfolio management.
  • Michael Weinberg, Managing Partner of LLCP, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Brian to the LLCP team.

Washtenaw Community College ahead of the curve with Esports arena, competitive teams

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Esports industry continues to grow, especially at the collegiate level, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is ahead of the curve with its new Esports arena.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Esports industry continues to grow, especially at the collegiate level, Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is ahead of the curve with its new Esports arena.
  • Since the arena’s soft launch last spring, WCC’s Esports program has grown from two competitive teams, with the goal of soon adding a new all-women’s team.
  • Esports at WCC offers students a competitive advantage and positions them for success in the Esports industry and beyond.
  • Jay Howell, 19, of Ypsilanti, is dually enrolled as a WCC college student and a graduating Washtenaw Technical Middle College high school student.

Small Northeast towns reign supreme as Zillow's 2023 most popular markets

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
University of Delaware, Eastern Michigan University, West Chester University, Golf, City, Retirement, Education, University, Kent State University, American Community Survey, Amusement park

SEATTLE, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most popular market among Zillow® surfers this year was West Chester, Pennsylvania. After the West Coast ruled in 2021 and the Midwest took the top spot last year, the Northeast dominated this year's list. 

Key Points: 
  • South Portland, Maine, was the most popular seaside town, while Vermilion, Ohio, took the top spot among vacation towns.
  • Most popular on Zillow overall: West Chester, Pennsylvania
    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a quaint town of about 20,000 people near Philadelphia, took the top spot in Zillow's list of 2023's most popular markets.
  • Pinehurst was the most popular retirement town among Zillow surfers in 2023, edging out Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
  • Zillow's most popular market overall for 2023, West Chester, also took the title of the most popular college town, as the home of West Chester University.

Eastern Michigan's Brian Dooley Chosen For 2023 Disney Spirit Award

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping one's teammates is part of being a college football player. But Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Brian Dooley took that to another level, donating his scholarship to a teammate, an incredibly selfless act that earned him the 2023 Disney Spirit Award.

Key Points: 
  • But Eastern Michigan offensive lineman Brian Dooley took that to another level, donating his scholarship to a teammate, an incredibly selfless act that earned him the 2023 Disney Spirit Award.
  • Eastern Michigan University offensive lineman Brian Dooley is the recipient of the 2023 Disney Spirit Award.
  • Since 1996 the Disney Spirit Award has been presented every year by Walt Disney World Resort to the most inspirational figures in college football.
  • Dooley is the 28th recipient of the Disney Spirit Award and the first from Eastern Michigan University.