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Frequently Asked Questions

Philosophy

… Questions We appreciate your interest in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University and want to … the test and send us your scores. Does [insert some facet of my application] really matter? I know it's a weakness. … out is to apply. We don't fetishize any particular part of the application (e.g., GPA, GRE, undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/philosophy/academics/graduate/faqs

Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lindsey Haehnel on Leroy Collins IV, B.S.23', and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences student Madision … to the organization. “I was a NSBE Jr. in middle school and in high school as well. I attended a STEM school in Detroit, and my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75001

Brooke Hinz

First-Year Faces

… Brooke Hinz MATTAWAN, Mich.—Mattawan High School graduate Brooke Hinz has spent much of her life giving back to others. The 18-year-old launched … the state of Michigan. She also was a peer leader in high school, a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters and National …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/brooke-hinz

Alumni Mentoring

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Alumni Mentoring The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is looking for alumni … connect with current students to share their personal and professional insights and experiences.  Pathway descriptions: … students looking for advice about interviewing, graduate school, etc.  Alumni opportunities: one-time conversations …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/alumni-mentoring

All Life is Learning – November 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Issue Director's Note Volunteerism is a critical component of our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute community. Without dedicated volunteers, OLLI at WMU could not do or offer the many courses, trips, or events that are planned in a year. A volunteer is defined as “a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.” …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/november-2023

Jim Crow Museum curator visits WMU to address teaching tolerance

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Pilgrim KALAMAZOO—The creator of an innovative museum containing a large collection of … Pilgrim also will conduct a workshop for WMU Frostic School of Art students and will be honored by the Kalamazoo … is supported through the generosity of the Gwen Frostic School of Art, the WMU Art Education Program, the Lewis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10153

Child Development and Services

Academics

… a semester-long internship that is aligned with your area of study. Internships are designed to enhance your … of current issues and practices, help you gain valuable work experience and grow your professional network and … foster care and refugee services Childcare and out-of-school programs Summer camps Parks and recreation programs …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/childdevelopmentservices

Propose and Request Cost Share for Externally Funded Proposals Procedure

Research and Innovation

… Effective Date: April 1, 2019   1.      Purpose The purpose of this procedure is to provide direction and process for … share normally represents a reallocation of departmental or school resources to partially support an externally … 4.5.        If the request is supported at the school/college level but additional cost share is required, …

https://wmich.edu/research/cost-share

John Borsos

Political Science

… and large heart touched many lives. The last 10 years of his tragically shortened life were characterized by … and optimism against overwhelming forces. By middle school John was expressing himself through painting and … through his music, both as a pianist and vocalist. In high school he was a member of the Kalamazoo Central basketball …

https://wmich.edu/politics/borsos

Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy

News

… and master's degrees from WMU, was named 2019 Middle School English Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English. … says Hampton. "It's an ongoing relationship and that's invaluable. That feeds me because I'm also giving some of that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56425