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DATE: November 04, 2009 16:18:44 PST
Western Weekly for Nov. 4, 2009
Western Weekly

On campus

 

Mark Malijan, a spring 2009 intern with the WWU Office of University Communications, created this video of one patient and his family's experiences with the Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic on campus that quarter.

In the spotlight

Western Washington University’s MBA program has been ranked in the top 100 programs worldwide by the Aspen Institute.

WWU’s program finished 72nd out of approximately 600 business schools invited to participate in the survey, which goes beyond mainstream academic content and ranks the programs on the institution’s efforts to integrate social, ethical and environmental concerns as well. York University in Great Britain finished atop the list; WWU finished ahead of such well-known programs as Vanderbilt University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oregon State University and Washington State University.  WWU and Washington State University were the only in-state programs to make the list.

“I am gratified that the Aspen Institute has recognized the Western MBA program’s excellence in integrating social, ethical and environmental issues into our curriculum,” said Brian Burton, dean of Western’s College of Business and Economics. “Our MBA program reflects the emphasis Western and the College of Business and Economics give to the social, ethical, and environmental aspects of business, and we provide businesses throughout the state with graduates who also hold those values.” ...

Featured events

Fall Business Career Fair 11/5/2009
WWU's Career Services Center and the College of Business and Economics present the 3rd Annual Fall Business Career Fair. Don't miss this opportunity to network with businesses about career and intern...
Faculty Recital: Eric Kean 11/6/2009
Western Washington University violist Eric Kean, an instructor in the WWU Mathematics Department, and pianist Judith Widrig, an instructor in the WWU Music Department, will provide an evening of cham...
Flamenco Dance Master Isabel Fernández López to Perform 11/7/2009
Isabel Fernández López, master of the flamenco dance, will bring her company to Western Washington University's Performing Arts Center for an evening of flamenco dance and music beginning at 7:30 p.m...

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