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Trustees approve recent retirements, resignations

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The retirements of four faculty members and nine staff members were approved by the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees during its Dec. 18, 2014 , meeting. Trustees also signed off on six faculty resignations as well as the return of one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21134

One-Page Brief: WMU CAS Critical Thinking Requirement in Context

College of Arts and Sciences

… (LEC) requirement Students must complete 3-4 credit hours of the General Education Proficiency 4C, Critical Thinking, by completing one out of eight approved courses. Round 1 survey results In …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lec-survey-thinking-context

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… community at Western Michigan University. "Being a part of a Registered Student Organization is important because … away from home," says Myron Tate , public relations chair of X-Hale , an organization focused on student mental health … letters, event planning, connections to graduate schools, etc." A searchable database of all active RSOs on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Eval Cafe: Distancing, Minimizing and (Willful) Ignorance: How White Men Maintain Inequity While Believing They Are Working for Change

The Evaluation Center

… Abstract:   In this talk, I share a discourse analysis of 26 progressive white male physicists talking about race … own equity-related activism, they engage in pervasive ways of thinking, speaking, and acting that ultimately work to … They consistently locate inequity outside their sphere of influence, minimize its existence and impact, and …

https://wmich.edu/events/66771

Assistant Director Operations

Human Resources

… summary Manages the business and administrative functions of the department. Prepares and manages budgets and other … functions and strategic planning, such as the maintenance of department budgets. Collaborates with internal and external partners on the creation of budgets to ensure integrity of the financial operations. …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010672-0

Literacy education expert to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… who already is becoming known internationally in the field of literacy studies will be honored by Western Michigan … this month. Dr. Maria Selena O. Protacio , associate professor of special education and literacy studies, will receive the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48803

University Libraries acquires David Small and Sarah Stewart archive

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… Libraries has acquired the complete working archive of author and illustrator, David Small , and author, Sarah Stewart . Residents of Southwest Michigan, Small and Stewart have created a respected body of work, collaborating on six books, including "The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57699

Research Opportunities

Mathematics

… Opportunities Research experiences for undergraduates One of the most exciting opportunities offered to undergraduate students at Western Michigan … mathematics in real-world settings, working either with professional researchers or faculty members. Most of these …

https://wmich.edu/math/research/opportunities

University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house

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… this month will celebrate its recent designation as one of 25 American institutions newly named a Center for … GIS Challenge. The W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change and the Health Data Research, … Main Campus. The public event gives WMU and its Department of Geography an opportunity to tout the designation the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392

'Life-changing' gift: Western student receives hearing aids thanks to collaborative effort

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… Clinics, Sindecuse Health Center, the Student Academy of Audiology and hearing solutions company Phonak. … silverware, clanking cups and the pitter-patter of water splashing off plates isn't exactly music to the ears, but it's a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65924