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WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… the state.   Led by President Russ Kavalhuna , a delegation of students, faculty and staff met with lawmakers, … served as a platform to advocate for continued support of higher education and to share stories of student success … a live demonstration from the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Communication and its Communication and Social …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Meet Karen: Family studies (B.S.'08)

College of Education and Human Development

… phenomenal." What is your role at Portage Northern Middle School? I am the family consumer science teacher at Portage Northern Middle School. What has the experience been working at Portage … I love the principals, they're so supportive. There's a lot of collaboration with staff. It's a great building to be in …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-rikkers

The Center for Excellence and Research in Public Service (CERPS)

School of Public Affairs and Administration

… students with organizations in the public and nonprofit sectors. About CERPS Western Michigan University’s … supports these organizations through courses offered by the School of Public Affairs and Administration (SPAA), tackling … University. She serves as an adjunct professor at the School of Public Affairs and Administration and teaches …

https://wmich.edu/spaa/cerps

Paris climate change agreement: “the world’s greatest diplomatic success”

College of Arts and Sciences

… world’s greatest diplomatic success” Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and Sciences staff writer Dr. David Karowe The … to a more sustainable world thanks to the Paris agreement of December 12, 2015. Some WMU professors agree that the … They have also run training workshops for middle and high school teachers and education and outreach coordinators in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-earthday-karowe-climate-change

Measles

Sindecuse Health Center

… and Prevention considers you protected from measles if one of the following is true: You were born before 1957 (the CDC … two doses of measles-containing vaccine, and you are A K-12 school-aged child An adult who will be in a setting with … one dose of measles-containing vaccine, and you are A preschool-aged child An adult who will not be in a high-risk …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/services/immunizations/measles

WMU trustees approve faculty tenure and promotions

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved the tenure of 24 faculty members and … unit or program affiliations, are: Dr. Christopher Biggs , School of Music  Denise Bowen , Department of Physician Assistant  Jennifer Brown , WMU Bronson School of Nursing  Dr. Tracy DeMars , Department of

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40860

Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

News

… Mich.—Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Ron Kitchens of Kalamazoo and Shani Penn of Detroit as new members of the … director training and certification at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and attended a negotiation and decision-making program through Harvard Business School. Shani Penn Penn Penn, a 2000 alumna of WMU, has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

FAA Medical Requirements

College of Aviation

… a 1st or 2nd class. You will be required to upload a copy of your medical to apply for initial flight training … and guidance This information will outline the process of acquiring an FAA medical certificate, as well as many … at WMU is a 2nd class due to our FAA-approved flight school status.  A 3rd class medical certificate …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/academics/aviation-flight-science/medical

SSG Allocations Commission

Sustainability

… by October 21, 2025. The SSGAC is the decision-making body of the Student Sustainability Grant (SSG) program . The … SSG program awards up to $75,000 each year in support of innovative student-led projects, research and … Undergraduate or graduate student Academic college Year in school Support statement: Why do you think this nominee …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/grants/commission

Meet Stephanie: Family and consumer sciences teacher education

College of Education and Human Development

… nice community that will help you not only while you're in school, but also after you graduate to network." What is your role at Portage Central High School? I am a family consumer science instructor and in my role, a day looks like meeting with students. Lots of different students, grades nine through 12, working with …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-deanda