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Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2023
News
… hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are encouraged … days Nov. 23-24 since the University continues to provide services during Thanksgiving recess. Represented employees … and reopen for regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 27 . Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 and reopen at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73427
WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award
Military and Veterans Affairs
… WMU secures MVAA's Education Innovator Award Submitted by Bonnie Pfingst on Pictured left to right: … Butler, Ken Franks and MVAA Education Analyst Joe Saur. Award Citation: In recognition of their innovative and … benefits workshop that connects veterans to essential services. By offering a workshop that assists veterans in …
https://wmich.edu/military/news/2024/09/mvaa-award
Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program
College of Education and Human Development
… teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to be a special education teacher. I didn't know how it was going to happen," says Austin Giles . Starting as a secretary in Portage Public Schools (PPS), Giles knew he wanted to be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283
Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak
College of Aviation
… trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … to their very last summer at the College of Aviation. Watching their confidence develop and see them move into … in love with aviation and never looked back. One month after the tour, I had quit my job and enrolled in the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak
Trevon Harris invests in a career that adds up
Haworth College of Business
… and student-centered business networks. As he looks toward entering the accounting field, Harris is proud to be a … and reducing energy consumption. “One key takeaway from the trip was that the United States lags behind … those in your specific major. It makes all the difference.” After graduation, Harris plans to return to WMU Haworth to …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/trevon-harris-accountancy-internship
WMUK's spring pledge drive begins
News
… member station is celebrating 65 years of broadcasting service to southwest Michigan in 2016. Campaign goal WMUK … an anonymous donor has agreed to match new memberships as a way to encourage listeners to become supports of the service WMUK provides to the community. WMUK is also holding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31548
Longtime employees to be inducted into 25 Year Club
News
… are recent retirees, and all but one began their service to WMU in 1990. The current membership list is … , physician assistant, Sindecuse Health Center. Jodie Laraway , assistant director of scholarships and loans, Office … Evaluation Center. Carolyn R. Noack , program manager solid waste reduction, Office for Sustainability. Donald Scott …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28357
Transforming cities: leadership, community and change
College of Health and Human Services
… course (SWRK 4600) in the College of Health and Human Services had the distinct honor of hosting former Mayor of … and ask questions of a nationally recognized leader. Duggan was featured in Governing Magazine, where he was described as “America’s Most Effective Mayor: Detroit’s …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421sw
Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center
College of Health and Human Services
… Honor Credit Union exemplifies its mission of personalized service, competitive rates and deep community commitment … insights into task group dynamics, challenges and rewards. This visit was impactful, and we look forward to continuing this …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu
Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2012
News
… Michigan University's 2012 Make a Difference annual awards, which carry a $1,200 before-tax prize and will be … 23 are recipients of 2011-12 fall and spring semiannual awards through the Make a Difference program. As such, they … Programs Jeffrey Carr, Facilities Management-maintenance services Tracy Corstange, College of Education and Human …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/385