Search

Town hall meetings set to update employees on compensation issues

News

… on its Staff Compensation Project, including the review of the exemption status of certain jobs under the Fair Labor Standards Act, during … expected to last about one hour, depending on the number of questions received from the audience. For employees who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32019

Flags lowered Tuesday for fallen Air Force staff sergeant

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on LANSING, Mich.—By order of Gov. Rick Snyder, flags on all campuses of Western Michigan University and throughout Michigan will be lowered to half-staff Tuesday, May 2 , in honor of Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon M. Bosley , of Wasilla, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39727

WMU salaried employees to move from 26 to 24 paychecks per year

News

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the July 1 start of the 2015-16 fiscal year approaches, Western Michigan … will feature paychecks dispersed on the fifth and 20th day of each month. The new pay schedule will apply to all … as well. New pay periods The first through the 14th day of each month, with payment on the 20th day of each month. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23548

Creative writing grad, author pockets another top writing award

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Moustakis KALAMAZOO—A graduate of Western Michigan University's doctoral program in … from the National Book Foundation in 2011 as one of its 5 Under 35 award winners. About the Kenyon Review … Fellows In 2012, The Kenyon Review welcomed the first of its KR Fellows. The initiative was inspired by the great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13789

Sales students claim top spot at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A 13 - member team of Western Michigan University students placed first overall … University. The team was led by Mary Nielsen , instructor of marketing. The winning team stands together. Three of the students were also included in the top four finalists …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58363

Online ticket sales for WMU Tigers Night are now live

News

… in the University's brown and gold colors. In addition, $5 of the cost of each ticket sold on the site will go to the WMU Legacy Scholarship Fund, available to students who are part of multigenerational Bronco families. A variety of ticket …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30891

Local high school students to compete in Brain Bee

News

… Week seeks to increase public awareness about neuroscience. KALAMAZOO—Southwest Michigan high school students … competition held Saturday, Feb. 22 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. The fourth annual Southwest Michigan Brain Bee is a key component of Brain Awareness Week, an educational outreach mission …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13550

WMU to join Michiganders in celebrating 2014 Arbor Day

News

… Center, which is located at 1650 Oakland Drive, just north of the intersection of Howard Street and Oakland Drive on the grounds of the former Kalamazoo State Hospital. WMU landscape …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15310

Paper tech meeting to highlight 100 percent job placement, starting salaries

News

… recent paper engineering graduates and celebrate the payout of over $200,000 in scholarships. A full slate of activities is planned for the annual meeting Thursday, … banquet, guests will be entertained by a premier WMU School of Music student ensemble and will hear a keynote address by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27548

Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education

News

… University students. The transition to online forms of learning is an effort to flatten the curve and mitigate … For Lucinda Stinson , a part-time instructor in the College of Health and Human Services, it means that her dining room … change seemed daunting at first. "There was a wide range of emotions, running from fear to confidence that I can do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58532