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Newsletter Feature: October 2021

Medieval Institute Publications

… “other side,” whatever that may be , from the Japanese Yomi no kuni to the Sufi Barzakh, from automatons to Martin … Dwarves, Hirsutes, and Castrati as Idealized Anatomical Anomalies — takes dwarves, hirsutes, and misshapen … anatomical difference, social virtues, and scientific knowledge, tracing how these monsters evolved from objects of …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/halloween-2021

A tale of two artists: Building your art portfolio

College of Fine Arts

… your portfolio? Erika: What was aesthetically pleasing to not only myself, but also my teachers and peers thought to … conceptually. I then asked my parents for their opinion as “non-artists” to make sure they agreed upon my presentation … At first, the statement of intent scared me. I didn't know where to start and how to talk about my passion to …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2016/08/tale-two-artists-building-your-art-portfolio

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… she says, "so I caught the bug from him.  I grew up tagging along in a Cessna 172 that he rented on weekends.  We … states sometimes, and get breakfast or explore for an afternoon." The word about Western's College of Aviation program … in aviation, her first out-of-the-Western-loop position -- no doubt assisted by her Alpha Eta Rho days -- was with …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/07/mayathornley

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

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

Off-Site Fees

Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education

… Research and Education at Western Michigan University are noted below. Core Fees Core layout fee (to retrieve core … foot. Core sample fees $20 per sample for chips cut for normal sized thin sections (~ 20mm x 30mm). $30 per sample … core plugs for analysis (available only if all tests are non-destructive and plugs are returned to MGRRE). Core …

https://wmich.edu/michigangeologicalrepository/facility/offsite-fees

August 28, 2017

Registrar's Office

… students accounts, as well as receiving assistance with technology questions.  Representatives will be available from: … Accounts Receivable Student Financial Aid Information Technology Parking Services Registrar's Office A resource corner … 4:  Closed Sep 5 - 7:  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sep 8:  10 a.m. to noon. Please note:   Academic advisors  are located in their …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2017-08-28

Workshop FAQ

Morean Ceramics Research Center

… topic of the workshop. Any additional tools beyond of our Suggested Tools List will be emailed a few weeks prior to the … Workshop Day: 8:00am-9:00am: Independent Open Studio 9:00am–Noon: Workshop Programming Noon-1:30pm: Lunch (campus meal plans are available) 1:30pm …

https://wmich.edu/morean/faq

August 27, 2021

Registrar's Office

… students with a sense of belonging to the WMU community.  No RSVP is needed. Chairs will be placed around the Plaza … of "W". Courses can be withdrawn in GoWMU from Sept. 10 to Nov. 1. The refund schedule is listed in the calendar at the bottom of this email.  SUM II 2021 Dean's List now available Celebrate student success Preparing for fall …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2021-08-27

Schedule and Assignments

Law and Culture in Medieval England

… being held virtually. Activities will be conducted synchronously and asynchronously on the internet. All synchronous activities will … on Homicide (trans. Thorne); The Case of William of Crigglestone (trans. Stenton); The Case of Richard Son of Adam …

https://wmich.edu/medieval-law-culture/schedule