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U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability
News
… Sept. 13 and once again listed WMU among the top tier of the country's "best national universities." This is the … Sept. 6 , the Sierra Club magazine issued its annual "Cool Schools" ranking of colleges that do the best job of protecting the environment. Three Michigan schools made the top-100 ranking, with WMU being ranked at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34886
CLCRS Increasing Student Participation
Assessment
… How can I increase response rates? Stress the importance of the student course ratings system early in the semester, … or without points assigned (e.g., one instructor offered 10 extra credit points—out of 1,000—to everyone in the class if the participation went …
https://wmich.edu/assessment/clcrs-increasing-student-participation
WMU graduate student awarded addictions counselor fellowship
News
… The foundation is awarding 40 fellowships of up to $11,000 each to master's-level addictions … orientation meeting. In return, she commits to a minimum of two years of working with adolescents after her graduation. Princilla …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23156
Chinese New Year Gala to be held on campus
News
… being hosted by the Confucius Institute at WMU. It was free of charge to members of the public who registered before all seats were filled. … tai chi demonstrations, a fashion show representing several of the country's ethnicities, Chinese folk songs, and more. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21371
Additional shows added to Miller Auditorium's 2015-16 season
News
… "Neighborhood Live!" Tickets are now available as part of season subscription packages from the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office at (269) 387-2300 and (800) 228-9858. Additional … talented dads from Utah—have climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed atop Billboard charts, sold …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23570
Funds available to help small businesses hire summer interns
News
… Connection at WMU runs the internship award program for all of Michigan's 15 public universities. Last year: More than … was awarded to 99 companies across Michigan. A total of 122 students from Michigan's public universities were hired as interns. Of the 16 interns from WMU, eight continued on with their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51259
Applied IE is newest private-sector partner in WMU BTR Park
News
… to Stryker and Pfizer, but Gatmaitan says about 60 percent of his company's business is in the health care industry, … programs for both companies and community colleges. "Part of our message has always been to educate and define industrial engineering profession for the industry segments we work with," Gamaitan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23719
Director Diversity Education
Human Resources
… Major duties Directs workshops and programming for professional development to mentor a diverse body of undergraduate students and produce learning community … to ensure inclusive, student-centered focus in respective professional and mentoring roles. Collaborates with University …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010483
Consumer marketing expert to present business talk
News
… Speaker Series. Michael Steele , founder, president and CEO of Advantage Communications Inc., will present "A Unique … open to the public and being hosted by the Haworth College of Business. Registration is requested for the talk, which … period. Michael Steele A seasoned veteran of the marketing and communications industry, Steele is a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22219
Spring Convocation 2023
Research and Innovation
… 12:00 pm Award Ceremony FULBRIGHT WORKSHOP Fulbright offers faculty and other professionals unparalleled opportunity to research, teach, or … 2023 Fulbright Scholar Workshop and hear about the types of awards available and what the application process looks …
https://wmich.edu/research/spring-convocation-2023