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WMU receives $2 million grant to assist farmworker community

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… million grant to assist farmworker community Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Diana Hernández KALAMAZOO, … service plan for the CAMP program provides participants with the comprehensive academic, financial, … number of students who are prepared to enter STEM fields. With that end in mind, the University's Division of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42667

Building purchase OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center

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… OK'd for expansion of WMU's autism center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … authorized the University to enter into an agreement with Borgess Health Alliance to purchase the former … Malott has been directing the facility and, in conjunction with WMU's Department of Psychology, has been providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26216

Communitywide race and fun run has Halloween theme

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… race and fun run has Halloween theme Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Halloween-themed Scholar … enrichment programs. These unique programs provide students with opportunities for networking, service and cultural … Online registration is required.  To register , visit tinyurl.com/scholarscare or stop in at the Lee Honors College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19776

Western researcher publishes work on building rituals and purpose in an evolving workplace

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… And anyone who has been on a series of Zoom calls knows that these rituals have been dramatically impacted by … recognize their emotion as not just their own, but as bigger than themselves. When leaders speak about these shared … in different ways, but there is some benefit to starting with the ritual first rather than a vision statement. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65170

Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award

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Nominate colleagues for fall 2017 staff award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for … Support Staff Organization (nonbargaining group for hourly benefits-eligible Staff Compensation System employees) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43443

Registration open for summer lifelong learning classes, trips

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… for summer lifelong learning classes, trips Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Osher … and other activities are developed by institute members with the support of the staff from WMU Extended University … on Abraham Lincoln and is being offered in collaboration with the Michigan Civil War Institute. Registration will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39973

University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15

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… University to honor its top four staffers for 2014-15 Submitted by Anonymous … on our campus," while a graduate assistant who worked with the longtime advisor wrote that Knutson "is always … there to help when needed, offer advice, and be your biggest supporter and cheerleader." Many nominators also cited …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27159

Public invited to participate in poverty-reduction effort

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… to participate in poverty-reduction effort Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will … County" seminar and learn about the problems associated with poverty in the community and how they can aid in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12914

Statewide summit to focus on college access for youth from foster care

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… on college access for youth from foster care Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The summit is set for May 16. … Month, and the Center for Fostering Success is marking it with free events aimed at raising awareness about the … oversees Fostering Success Michigan. "The summit is our biggest event of the year. We are hopeful that our statewide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15655

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jessica Cortes will graduate with a bachelor's degree in social work and is on an … has blossomed at Western Michigan University. "I don't know what my life would have been like if I didn't have the … relate to those students because I was a student who struggled. I was in the bottom 10% of my class through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907