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Shane Preston '12 Speaks to WMU Students
College of Arts and Sciences
… Preston plans legislative strategy and reads bills for the Michigan State Senate. His career began while he was … and legislative materials and prepared the House chamber for sessions. His experience as an intern and floor page … To those specifically interested in a political future he suggested that they start by volunteering for a campaign. When …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/shane-preston
Roads, Parking and Wayfinding Issues
Planning, Space Management and Capital Projects
… can visitors find parking? The University has two methods for directing visitors on and to campus: a road sign system … campus maps . The road sign system is based on information tiers or rings. The outermost ring directs you … options, there is no foolproof way to predict or enforce the outdoor paths that people will use to get from …
https://wmich.edu/facilities/planning/roads
Off-Campus Issues
Planning, Space Management and Capital Projects
… be, on the planning table at WMU and the city of Kalamazoo for years. It has been the focus of community projects as … congested almost any time of the day, it is confusing for drivers, and it is one of the most unfriendly intersections for pedestrians and bicyclists in the city. The difficulty …
https://wmich.edu/facilities/planning/off-campus
Monitoring Ebola and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Sindecuse Health Center
… with community health experts and is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for infection prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention resources Ebola virus …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/ebola
NCHA Survey
Sindecuse Health Center
… concerns and enhances our health promotion and education efforts. We encourage you to complete the survey in one … Michigan University. The HSIRB approval letter is posted for your inspection . Who can participate in this study? A … these selected students are eligible to participate. What information is being measured during the study? This survey …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/ncha-2015
Loss Survivors
Suicide Prevention Program
… health casualties related to suicide. It is estimated that for every suicide there are at least six survivors. Some … a linear path. Furthermore, grief doesn’t always move in a forward direction. There is no time frame for grief. … reaction after the loss of a loved one. Survivors often struggle with the reasons why the suicide occurred and whether …
https://wmich.edu/suicideprevention/loss-survivors
Pre-Law Suggested Majors
Political Science
… Pre-Law Suggested Majors The public law major in the Department of … at Western Michigan University attempts to prepare students for a career in law. However, no special college program is … and oral communications, a number of majors are acceptable for the pre-law student. Regardless of major, certain kinds …
https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-majors
Compensation Project: Questions and Answers
Human Resources
… ongoing staff compensation system project. Additional information about the project is available at Compensation … July 1 and after. The exact paycheck dates will vary for hourly and salaried employees. Will anyone see a salary … project are now underway, and other projects have been triggered by information gathered or observations made during …
https://wmich.edu/hr/compensationproject-answers
College of Arts and Sciences appoints new chairs
College of Arts and Sciences
… as acting chair of the Department of Comparative Religion for one academic year. “I am delighted to have Dr. Tasende … with WMU since 2004 and has served as undergraduate advisor for the department since 2005. He focuses on teaching and … Capitals of Cognition and Recognition.” His book Snorri Sturluson and the “Edda”: The Conversion of Cultural Capital …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/new-chairs-2017
Hibernation Sounds so Good!
Sindecuse Health Center
… you eat, workout, or sleep. This flexibility might be great for your social life, but it can wreak havoc on your sleep … might sound good, but long naps can leave you feeling groggy and disrupt your normal sleep cycle, making it harder to sleep well at night. Instead, settle down for short, 20- or 30-minute naps that refresh your body …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/advisory/top5/sleep-issues