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WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… the land where Western Michigan University now stands was home to the Ojibwe, Odawa and Bodewadmi people, whose legacy still influences the … engagement and collaboration, including bolstering support services and community for indigenous students, launching an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

News

… are gathering across campus to welcome alumni home, stage award programs and hold special pregame tailgates  Saturday, … The competition includes a variety of activities geared toward students but also is open to faculty and staff. … . Thursday, Oct. 4 Homecoming tailgate luncheon—WMU Dining Services lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at all dining centers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

University to honor three for teaching excellence at annual convocation

News

… will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholars, Distinguished … Faculty Scholar and the recipients of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Initiated in 2006, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9721

Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization

News

… but knowing my people’s sacred medicines are close and always accessible to use reassures me that my community … to any community." Rooted in tradition The garden, which was developed in consultation with Tribal nations in the … the Gun Lake Tribe, and  Laura Moss , gardener in Landscape Services, brought the idea to fruition. "It's been so …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association

Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game

News

… theme, “Home Sweet Home,” to welcome alumni, recognize award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up … the football game. This year's royalty contestant group was one of the largest in recent years, says Wayne Bond , … tickets Friday, Oct. 14 The College of Health and Human Services’ Occupational Therapy Rider Colloquium is from 8 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… in a situation in which to grow. Being involved in any way, showing that I am passionate about what they are … suburb of metropolitan Detroit, Rouscher needs a large wall in her home to showcase the four diplomas she has … there would a fifth.  It's in that branch of the military service where her mechanical talents and interests focused …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

News

… Fab Fest. Early student move-in The help of many hands always makes moving into residence halls easier. Honor … Sunday, Aug. 26 . One stop center A temporary, one-stop service center will be open in WMU's Bernhard Center from … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48254

Keeping Up with Kevin: Stolarski’s Rise to the Main Line World of Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… "It quickly became apparent," Stolarski says, "that I was going to be doing this for the rest of my life.  I … and limited-turbo engines.  Going strictly to turbines was a huge learning curve."  Accompanying that growth was an … says, is "the hectic times when multiple planes are out of service and, because of outside factors, there is nothing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/07/stolarski

Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… Pathway Tutoring program connects teacher candidates to community youth Submitted by Chris Hybels on The Pathway Tutoring program has provided opportunities for WMU … during most sessions. The program also emphasizes service and relationships with the community. "There have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71518

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

News

… . One stop center A temporary, one-stop service center will be open in WMU's Bernhard Center from … Sept. 8. The center offers a smorgasbord of business services in one convenient location. Situated on Bernhard's … and more than 450 booths, where students can peruse the wares of area merchants and get information about WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607