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Now is good time to consider winter weather issues
News
… in front of Sangren Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Snow and ice can blanket the Western Michigan University campus during … As an example, the tips regarding attire may be useful to younger students on their own for the first time as well as domestic and international students who are unfamiliar with Michigan winters. Similarly, a reminder to slow down or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989
Student team places second at sales competition
Haworth College of Business
… Lighting. The competition rounds were progressive, with the team selling to different employees at the lighting … performed to the highest level we could," said Pelak. "My biggest takeaway from the event is the realization that the … program at WMU is real. The success that Sarah and I found can be attributed to the professors and coaches who helped …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52453
College praises tenure of departing longtime dean
College of Education and Human Development
… have been so privileged for having the opportunity to work with you all for the past nine years. Thank you for your patience … acquired more than $52 million in external funding, significantly contributed to the enrollment of WMU, developed the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668
Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom
News
… philosophy of science, particularly evolutionary biology, can be used to inform the teaching of science. He served as … to answering student questions about the online work with students being split into smaller groups. “This … and helpful teaching style, adds Peng Dai, a WMU Ph.D. candidate who worked as a graduate research assistant with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645
Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU
News
… large-scale campus commitment to build on past WMU success with small learning communities. The initiative ensures that … such groups as student athletes, former foster care youth, honors students, first-generation college students … an existing location to equip with 22 stations that can be used in the short term for competitions and skill …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612
Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17
News
… in fall 2016. Complete rates for all residence halls with varying food-plan levels can be found at wmich.edu/housing/info/rates . Campus living … and career goals. The strategy has allowed for significant improvements, incentives and discounts for students and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31818
School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability reimagines environmental education and scholarship at WMU
College of Arts and Sciences
… certificate program in climate change policy and management with the Department of Political Science. Additionally, the … throughout the upcoming year. Ofori-Amoah brings significant global experience to his role, starting with an … administration. From there he continued his education in Canada, where he earned a doctorate in geography. Arriving …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73665
Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism
Study of Ethics in Society
… prison reform, and racism’s implications for American society. Two clubs will conduct their discussions in … Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts in Your Yard" by Douglas Tallamy— Meetings will be at … illness. "Wretched of the Earth" covers the means of struggling against those who profit from racism and colonialism, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887
WMU emerita receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's highest honor
College of Health and Human Services
… WMU emerita receives American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's highest honor … professor emerita of speech, language and hearing sciences, with the Honors of the Association at its ASHA 2023 … their communicative successes,” says Hyter. “The struggles I have had as a Black woman in a discipline that still …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73379
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D. program granted exceptional merit status
College of Health and Human Services
… 20 years, the Ph.D. program has thrived in the college. With biennial cohorts of 12 to 15 students, the program is … highlight the interdisciplinary approach students can expect to encounter in the doctoral program. Ph.D. … for preparing interdisciplinary scholar-practitioners with the skills and vision to become thought leaders, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70087