Western Michigan University:

Did you know that
PHILIP MORRIS KILLS MORE PEOPLE
THAN IT EMPLOYS ?

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY:
DON'T Honor Philip Morris as "Employer of the Year"!


CAMPAIGN SPONSORED BY: American Lung Association of Michigan, Essential Action, Tobacco-Free Michigan


Philip Morris USA was recently named Western Michigan University's 2003-04 "Employer of the Year" for its recruiting efforts on campus and support of the university's career services programs. The company is scheduled to receive the honor during the University's 7th annual Etiquette Dinner on October 21, 2004. WMU should reconsider its decision to honor the country's #1 Merchant of Death! Read more>>

TAKE ACTION!

1. TELL WMU'S PRESIDENT WHAT YOU THINK!

Click here to send a free fax to WMU's President! The letter will be automatically cc'd by email to the Secretary of WMU's Board of Trustees, the university's spokesperson, and key Career and Student Employment Service staff.

Note: While a pre-written letter is provided, personalized letters have a much greater impact. We strongly encourage you to submit an original letter or, at very least, add personal comments to the pre-written letter. In particular, we recommend that you:

  • Describe who you are and why you are personally upset by WMU's poor choice of company to honor
  • Mention specific examples of irresponsible Philip Morris conduct in your state/country
  • Mention any personal ties you have to WMU


You can also call WMU's President (Judi Bailey) at: 269-387-2351

Correspondence to WMU's President
Form Reply from WMU's President


2. SEND A LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF A LOCAL/REGIONAL NEWSPAPER

Kalamazoo Gazette (WMU's local newspaper)
Link will take you directly to an online submission page
   
Western Herald (WMU's student newspaper)
Instructions: All letters should contain the writer's full name and electronic mail address or telephone number. Additionally, WMU staff and students should include their department affiliation or class standing and community members should indicate their city and state of residence. Anonymous or pseudonymous letters will not be considered for publication. Priority for publication is first extended to members of the WMU academic community, then to members of the Kalamazoo regional community. Form letters or mass mailings will not be published.
   

Detroit Free Press (Detroit newspaper that is likely to be receptive to a tobacco control viewpoint)
Instructions: Please put the letter in text of the E-mail, not as an attachment. All writers must provide full name, full home address and day and evening telephone numbers. Letters should be 200 words or less and are subject to editing. Anonymous letters, letters to third parties and letters to other publications will not be considered.

Letter published October 13, 2004

MORE INFORMATION

Philip Morris USA ties to Western Michigan University

  • Philip Morris provided a grant of $10,000 to Future Force, a four-year program for high school students that is operated in partnership with Western Michigan University. Read more on the company's website