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WALI helps expand access to space education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… first forays into space exploration began—from development of telescopes in the 1600s, the discovery of planets in the 1700s and 1800s to the first humans on the … development and commercialized space travel—the growth of the field is spurred by people who look to the stars and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73466

WMU graduate students to host national conference this week

News

… through Sunday, Nov. 7-10 , for the 27th annual conference of the National Association of Graduate-Professional Students. The conference, which is … students enrolled in America's graduate and professional schools. Its mission is to develop and sustain a member …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10979

Business students win national sales challenge

News

… program took first place overall , besting 37 other schools at the Russ Berrie Institute National Sales … and role-play. The speed-selling competition consists of students giving a two-minute "elevator pitch" about why a … which they meet with a buyer and sell the payroll services of ADP, a firm specializing in payroll and business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11441

Evolving Waldo Library for students

University Libraries

… has continued to evolve Waldo Library to serve the needs of Western students, faculty and researchers. In 2023, we … project with construction crew members. We kicked off the new year and spring semester by officially opening the newly renovated and long-awaited …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-evolving-waldo

WMU supply chain management once again named a top program

Haworth College of Business

… years that Western’s program has been on Gartner’s list of Top 25 Supply Chain Universities . The list recognizes … industry value. The three areas provide a 360-degree view of programs and their ability to deliver results for … According to the latest WMU Career Outcomes Report : 100% of supply chain management graduates participated in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75888

Semiannual Make a Difference award nominations due

News

… verified) on KALAMAZOO--Nominations for the spring round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a … WMU staff for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features semiannual and annual … and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of 15 people. Those selected for the accolade receive a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/123

Cuban scholar to speak about African religious roots

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… Cuban religious roots Oct. 19 KALAMAZOO—The African roots of religion in eastern Cuba will be under the microscope … and English after her lecture. Berbes is a researcher of popular religion at the Casa del Caribe in Santiago de Cuba and an initiated priest in SanterAa, one of the religions she will discuss. The lecture and reception …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2148

Activist to speak about racism and tolerance training

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… speak on "Beyond Diversity: Challenging Racism in an Age of Backlash" at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 , in Western Michigan University's South Ballroom Center of the Bernhard Center. He will critique diversity efforts … training fails to address the fundamental structures of racism and inequality. Focusing on personal prejudice …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10804

Trustees to consider faculty contract extension at special meeting Tuesday

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… Tuesday, May 26 , the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider a one-year extension of the University's contract with the faculty union. Negotiators for WMU and leaders of WMU's chapter of the American Association of University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59565

Controller

Human Resources

… Responsible for the oversight, management, and direction of University accounting and treasury functions, policies, and reporting of financial data as well as its operational units. Major duties Responsible for the oversight and direction of the operational units and subordinate departments related …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010731