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WMU partners with local tribes to create tribal governance graduate certificate
College of Arts and Sciences
… event with the WMU Native American Affairs Council and assistant secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of … the University's identity today. A deep reverence for this ancestral heritage has led the University on a journey of … with local, state and federal governments. More than theory, it provides hands-on experience in navigating …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73676
WMU to use large grants to study improvements to aviation safety
News
… grants totaling $434,690 from the Federal Aviation Administration NextGen Weather Technology in the Cockpit program … general aviation safety and, ultimately, reduce accident risk. The grants fund three of four Federal Aviation … meteorological conditions are fatal—a rate much higher than the overall fatality rate for general aviation." …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29646
WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm
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… on Thursday, Feb. 23 , due to an ice storm in the area. This is the fifth time in recent history that the University has … delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began Tuesday because of snow. 2006, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876
Western students roll out 'Wild Wheels' for wheelchair users to express themselves
Disability Services and Adult Wellness Programs
… Jillian Fraze on Occupational therapy doctoral student Alexis Bailey works with participants from the Center for Disability Services to create wheel-enhancement covers. … to meet the needs of all participants. Established more than 40 years ago, the Skill-building Program provides …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74885
WMU's business college develops dual degree program in China
Haworth College of Business
… Wagner on Representatives from WMU and GUFE met on campus this past summer to develop the dual-degree program. … States. "An education from a reputable U.S. university is highly valued in China," says Dr. Christina Stamper , … numerous graduate programs. Its three campuses serve more than 25,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28987
Time to make nominations for fall Make a Difference awards
News
… awards are due by Friday, Oct. 31 . Make a Difference is a campuswide peer-to-peer program that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It … this academic year . Employees may still win the award more than once, but are limited to one award every five academic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19421
Fort St. Joseph celebrates 25 years of archeological education
College of Arts and Sciences
… Archaeological Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people … and doing it in an actual setting really teaches you more than you think.” Manfred, who now works for the Niles … St. Joseph from 2007-09. “I think that was one of the biggest benefits for me.” While at Western, Beaupre spent …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74438
Carol L. Stamm obituary
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… Carol L. Stamm, a retired Western Michigan University administrator, died April 15. She was 67. Stamm, associate vice … the WMU faculty in 1981 and retired in 2001 after more than 19 years of service to the University. She began her … of Management faculty and went on to hold a variety of administrative posts. Stamm was named chair of the management …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/197
R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary
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… the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1989 after more than 23 years of service to the University. He was a … campus-community collaborations. Several of the film, television and radio projects he worked on earned awards, such as … acclaimed projects included the "Poets in Their Time" television series; the film "Return"; and two radio series, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at WMU
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… at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, left, sits alongside Jean Ruestman, administrator of … be able to have the experience I am now if I went to a bigger school. There's no way I'd be involved this closely … their accessibility research. Travis Waker advised them on better accommodating different types of wheelchairs in the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56105