Events

View information about ceremonies on commencement website.

No classes. Many WMU offices closed.

Esports SUMMER camp IS HERE

The WMU Esports Summer camps are an introductory series to competitive Esports. Each camp will consist of 5 days going over topics conducive to the skills needed to excel as an Esports competitor such as communication, teamwork, discipline, and personal development. The WMU Esports Summer Camps are split into two programs aimed toward camper skill levels. The Beginner level camps are only open to middle school participants in grades 6th-8th.

A free online lecture “Introducing Chinese Opera from the Perspective of Visual Art” is scheduled to be on July 14th at 4:00 PM. Dr. Xiaoning Wang, visiting scholar at the Center of Theater Arts Collaboration, Binghamton University, will introduce Beijing Opera from the perspective of visual art and discuss how Beijing Opera communicates through new media technology. 

Esports SUMMER camp IS HERE

The WMU Esports Summer camps are an introductory series to competitive Esports. Each camp will consist of 5 days going over topics conducive to the skills needed to excel as an Esports competitor such as communication, teamwork, discipline, and personal development. The WMU Esports Summer Camps is split into two programs aimed toward camper skill levels.

This 12 hour workshop over two days (Friday attendance is mandatory for Saturday attendance) will prepare clinicians to implement an evidence-based strategy training program for people who have experienced a cognitive and motor deficit that limits their ability to plan and execute desired movements. Completing this training offers 12 CE hours.

This 7 hour workshop will prepare clinicians to better understand how to provide sleep hygiene innervations based on evidence-based the course instructor’s findings from a research grant he had with the VA. Completing this training offers 7 CE hours.

Despite the many advances in neurological injury rehabilitation, neurogenic bowel remains a significant barrier to independence, social participation and quality of life. This presentation will provide a brief overview of neurogenic bowel and related patient/caregiver roles and routines. This presentation will also highlight supporting research and need for continued analysis. Additionally, we will examine the utility of adaptive equipment in facilitating independence.

Assistive technology for individuals with SCI, specifically computer and smartphone equipment and the hardware and software devices that make these more usable, is commonly introduced by occupational therapists and its use has been well documented in the literature. However, evidence regarding the impact of AT on functional (e.g., employment, social participation) and/or psychosocial (e.g., self-efficacy, quality of life) outcomes after tetraplegia is limited.

This 12 hour workshop over two days (Friday attendance is mandatory for Saturday attendance) will prepare clinicians to implement an evidence-based strategy training program for people who have experienced a cognitive and motor deficit that limits their ability to plan and execute desired movements. Completing this training offers 12 CE hours.

Children who have experienced trauma often struggle to stay calm and engaged during everyday activities. This course will help caregivers understand their child’s brain and the reason for their dysregulation. Also, we will explore strategies to facilitate felt-safety and arousal level regulation. The goal of this course is to facilitate peaceful engagement in everyday activities for children and their families.

Esports SUMMER camp IS HERE

The WMU Esports Summer camps are an introductory series to competitive Esports. Each camp will consist of 5 days going over topics conducive to the skills needed to excel as an Esports competitor such as communication, teamwork, discipline, and personal development. The WMU Esports Summer Camps are split into two programs aimed toward camper skill levels. The Beginner level camps are only open to middle school participants in grades 6th-8th.

Join us at Frederick Meijer Gardens on July 27, 2022. We will tour many beautiful gardens including the beloved Japanese garden, and visit the Yinka Shonibare Exhibit with Dr. Mary-Louise Totton, Associate Professor of Art History, Western Michigan University. 

Esports SUMMER camp IS HERE

The WMU Esports Summer camps are an introductory series to competitive Esports. Each camp will consist of 5 days going over topics conducive to the skills needed to excel as an Esports competitor such as communication, teamwork, discipline, and personal development. The WMU Esports Summer Camps is split into two programs aimed toward camper skill levels.

As emotional tensions rise in response to political divisions and the growing awareness of social inequities, the art of having Civil Conversations has never been more necessary. In this workshop, we will learn emotional intelligence skills to engage in civil conversations allowing us opportunities to build respectful, truth-seeking bridges toward greater understanding with family, co-workers, neighbors, etc.

Western Michigan University is hosting the Michigan chapter meeting for SRAI this year. Look for details here.