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Oaklands

… the hills around the edge of town. Most are gone; but one, known from the beginning as The Oaklands, still stands in its … builder in Wyoming and Colorado. Later, he pushed Chicago, Burlington & Quincy beyond the Missouri River, extended the … and did work for the New York Central and the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. No wonder trains stopped for his …

https://wmich.edu/oaklands/history

Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar

International Student and Scholar Services

… ago when he was a graduate student at the University of Notre Dame. He also taught comparative politics at Saratov State University, which was his No. 1 destination choice to conduct his research and teach … of the Soviet Union was probably based as much in ignorance as in meaningful assessments of what it was about,” …

https://wmich.edu/international/butterfield-spotlight

Simplified Undergraduate Tuition Structure Overview

Registrar's Office

… hours will pay the University’s flat-rate tuition. There is now one rate schedule whether the course is offered through … As of the 2021-22 academic and fiscal year, the University no longer separately assesses an enrollment fee for … services and operations funded by the enrollment fee are now part of the price of tuition, bringing Western into …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/simplified-undergraduate-tuition-structure-overview

HR Faculty Feature

Haworth College of Business

… among employees and at employers in the past year? Data suggests that younger employees in particular are less engaged … Is this accurate? Throughout various publications, there is no consistent use of the term “quiet quitting.” However, … who go above and beyond their job descriptions with raises, bonuses, high-status job assignments and promotions. …

https://wmich.edu/business/hrfaculty2023

How to Improve the Overall Wellbeing of your Elementary Student: Tips and Tricks

Public Health

… classroom setting. Source: (Young, 2021). As we should all know by now, COVID-19 put a damper on our lives. Whether that be a … have done okay with all the change, others have been struggling with learning the basics, such as reading and …

https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2022/11/gratopp

Keeping Our Loved Ones Healthy: How to Talk About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Public Health

… talking to them. To communicate well, actively listen by acknowledging their feelings and not interrupting them while they discuss their concerns … 2021a). Avoid questions that they can just answer “yes” or “no”. Some examples of open-ended questions are: “How did …

https://wmich.edu/publichealth/blog/2021/11/dittmar

Student Success Toolkit

College of Education and Human Development

… for developmental math courses (1090, 1100, and 1110).  Economics Tutoring Tutoring offered by the Economics Student … by providing money for rent, rent arrearage, security deposits, and moving expenses                 Emergency … Several payment plans and assistance programs for those struggling with monthly bills   Sustainable Housing Equipment …

https://wmich.edu/education/academics/student-success/toolkit

Introduction to Writing for and About WMU

Writing Style Guide

… about style and several of the more common errors. It is not a comprehensive guide, however, and more complete guides are recommended for questions not covered. Two of the more commonly used comprehensive … is very important, and we want to be certain the reader knows it is very important. To demonstrate importance or to …

https://wmich.edu/writing/about

April 24, 2020

Registrar's Office

… deadline has been moved to Thursday, April 30, at noon. Students were notified earlier this week that spring semester grades will be available for viewing next Thursday afternoon. View tips and best practices for grading Grade mode …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2020-04-24

Interviewing Tips for Campus Employers

Career and Student Employment Services

… interviews. Review the job description and identify key knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and competencies  … competencies. Don't ask questions that require a "yes" or "no" answer (except if necessary to verifying facts on the … Prepare a written list of questions, leaving room for notes by each. Use and follow this guide during the …

https://wmich.edu/career/interviewtips