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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