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STEM outreach fosters science excitement, gives career direction

College of Arts and Sciences

… started engaging high school students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) projects as well as talking to … the value of biomedical science research. Some of them are now excited about entering WMU to take part in such valuable … majors and education. “They can see something done but have no clue how to get there,” she said. “Putting a face to it …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem

Professor's research on Mexican author comes full-circle

College of Arts and Sciences

… her Ph.D. in Latin American literature on the first five novels of María Luisa Puga (1948-2004), one of the Mexican … the Mexican middle class from the female point of view. Now, she seeks to digitize Puga’s journals, speak with those … promote creative writing among young people in a rural, economically impoverished community), then write Puga’s …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lopez-mexico

Retirement Programs

Human Resources

… participate in the University-sponsored retirement plan. Note: "Benefits-eligible full-time" employees are those in … is based on the value of the account. Benefits-eligible non-bargaining employees have immediate vesting. The funds deposited into the employee's account by the …

https://wmich.edu/hr/handbook-retirement

All Life is Learning - July 2024

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - July 2024 Director's Note Director's Note We are excited to be entering a new OLLI at WMU program … years. Our journeys began in 2012 under the leadership of Peggy Strong and the banner of our predecessor, the WMU Life …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2024

Disability

Institutional Equity

… are, hence, required to make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise … Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: “No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the … and others have equal access to its programs, will not be discriminated against based on having an actual or …

https://wmich.edu/equity/disability

Go for Gold: An interview with Lisa Dobbin

College of Fine Arts

… Director of All The World’s A Stage (ATWAS), a non-profit 501 (c) (3) theatre arts education organization … staff artist and Artistic/Educational Director, Dobbin has not only positioned All The World’s A Stage as one of the … a healthy and vibrant community. This homecoming we are honoring Lisa Dobbin with our Art Educators Award. Tell us a …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2019/10/lisadobbin

Entry-Level OTD Curriculum Design

Occupational Therapy

… value of occupational therapy . These five qualities are  not only our educational goals, but  the  curricular  … Neuroanatomy .  They will take Therapeutic Use of Technology during their second focused block course semester … focus to facilitate adaptation and growth.   S tudent  knowledge gain   and skill   acquisition are  regularly …

https://wmich.edu/ot/curriculum

MIP Author Interview: Jonathan Fruoco

Medieval Institute Publications

… in Middle English. Just a quick reminder that if you have not yet subscribed to our newsletter, you can do that at … the critics as the father of English poetry. However, this notion not only tends to forget a huge part of the history of …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/fruoco-interview

Studies in Medieval and Early Modern Culture

Medieval Institute Publications

… and Research in Medieval and Early Modern Culture (monographs) are sister series originally inspired by themes … on medieval Europe, we have expanded geographically and chronologically to embrace a wider conception of the premodern.  … A Conversation Edited by Subha Mukherji A "blind spot" suggests an obstructed view, a partisan perception, or a …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books/studies