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Open enrollment period underway for health benefits, FSAs
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… . Health care Open enrollment for health care benefits is available for WMU retirees, benefits-eligible … Elections made during 2013 are effective Jan. 1, 2014. Visit wmich.edu/hr/openenrollment to review the detailed … and retirees. Flexible spending accounts Employees who wish to participate in an FSA in 2014 must enroll or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11363
WMU confers nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement
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… Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery officiated, distributing 1,296 diplomas on behalf of the University: … students from 31 countries. June's graduation exercises featured music by the Western Brass Ensemble , … Stuive . coverage and photos A webcast of the ceremonies is available online. Instructions on viewing the live …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47770
WMU recognized among top schools for online master's in education program
College of Education and Human Development
… Michigan University's online master's in education program is among the top in the country, according to U.S. News and … technologies combined with the subject matter expertise of faculty to provide students with an effective and … so students can access information on their own time. In this 10th edition of the online rankings, U.S. News and World …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63030
Moving into the next phase for voice-activated technology accessibility
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
… Submitted by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary group of researchers from Western Michigan … next three years, says WMU's Dr. Hope Gerlach-Houck , assistant professor of speech, language and hearing sciences … video for HeardAI "Speech recognition technology is becoming more and more important in everyday life," she …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74666
WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology
College of Education and Human Development
… upgraded fashion labs and technology Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward … employed, and that's what we want," Dr. Mary Simpson , assistant professor, told students at the celebration on … by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC) during a site visit in 2021. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534
International students lead effort to share cultures with community
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… by Erin Flynn on The inaugural International Bazaar is set for Saturday, March 16, in the WMU Student Center. … An effort spearheaded by the International Student Council (ISC), the event will feature international cuisine, handmade crafts, performances and fun activities like …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74993
Evaluation Center executive director honored with statewide evaluation award
The Evaluation Center
… to “an organization or individual that has made a consistent and continuing leadership contribution to the field … In announcing the award, MAE highlighted Wingate’s consistent leadership and significant contributions to the field … As executive director of The Evaluation Center, Wingate is passionate about the center’s mission to advance the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75648
College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award
College of Education and Human Development
… recruiter recognized with semi-annual award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Tayler Mercil KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tayler Mercil , manager of recruitment and outreach, is the fall recipient of Western Michigan University’s … contributions in support of faculty, staff, students, administrators and all those served by CEHD. Nominations are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73862
Student experience meets community impact in groundbreaking new Evaluation Lab
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… Mich.— The Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University is excited to announce the opening of the Evaluation Lab, an … able to leverage The Evaluation Center's extensive expertise and experience in evaluation to benefit both students … and demonstrate their value through systematic analysis of both numbers and stories. "Working with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75006
Not just an act: Theatre professor takes center stage
W Magazine
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kate Thomsen stars in the reprisal of Jeff Daniels' hit comedy, "Diva Royale," at the … Courtesy: Sean Carter Photography “Her comic timing is a joy to watch and her professionalism is evident in her … but the power of laughter that Thomsen sees as the play’s biggest takeaway. “The world we’re currently living in is so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74826