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Bouncing back: Re-engaging students with the Libraries

University Libraries

… "One of our most vibrant classes is a theater history group. It's a whole group of extroverts," Steuer says. The … to be happy with 25 students. Two hundred thirty-eight signed up for it," recalls Langan. One of the reasons for … to us because they need help, and we help them. We don't assign grades or do any sort of evaluation. We're a safe place …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-bouncing-back

Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion

University Libraries

… to explore basic concepts of intersectionality and microaggressions, acknowledge structures that support white privilege and racist systems, and practice vulnerability. To wrap up the series, Safe on Campus training was provided in …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-dei

WMU Libraries awards nineteen grants for open textbook adoptions

University Libraries

… in December 2019 by the University Libraries, provide support and incentive to instructors interested in adopting … One student commented that "The free textbook provides significant financial relief. It caused me to have a more … The ease of access, low cost and high-quality content are significant benefits to instructors and students using open …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2020/10/oer-grants

Associate professor of literacy studies receives COVID-19 response grant

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… Endowment COVID-19 Response Grant. The grant will fund a design-based research study to provide academic and linguistic support for English learners (ELs) during the COVID-19 … student formative assessments. A key feature of design-based research is that it is situated in a real …

https://wmich.edu/specialed/associate-professor-literacy-studies-receives-covid-19-response-grant

A profound partnership

Sustainable Business Practices

… and its citizens when it comes to sanitation and general upkeep of public spaces. Over 70 volunteers, including … touch with paintings of Haworth’s slogan and chair designs. Palmer helped to bring this unique experience … abroad trip. The word of their valiant effort to clean up the city of Bangalore has reached people far beyond the …

https://wmich.edu/sustainablebusiness/parivarthan

Ecology

Kleinstuck Preserve

… In spite of ecological problems, Kleinstuck Preserve still supports a diverse set of flora and fauna. Thanks to recent … WMU, in cooperation with neighborhood volunteer groups, has been able to work on improving the ecological … Habitat types Habitat types in Kleinstuck Preserve. Upland forest —A healthy upland forest should be made up of …

https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/ecology

Research and Education

Kleinstuck Preserve

… Through the Eyes of a Neighborhood: The Hillcrest Area Up To 1930," 1978, by Brendan G. Henehan. "Portage-Arcadia …

https://wmich.edu/kleinstuck/education

Significant Investments Secured for WMU in State Budget Appropriations

Government Relations

Significant Investments Secured for WMU in State Budget … We are excited to share that this budget includes some significant wins and investments for WMU. We applaud and thank our legislative delegation for their support on each of our funding requests and priorities. …

https://wmich.edu/government/fy23budget

March 14, 2016

Registrar's Office

… academic concern, excessive absences or missing multiple assignments.  Re-authorization As a reminder, all users will … is provided for them on the Student Home tab under View/Update My Personal Information. Supervisors will have until the end of the day on Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2016-03-14

Emerita recognized as Unsung Hero by Hannan Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Unsung Hero  awardees contribute talents, skills, and support to family, friends, and neighbors with little … influenced a circumstance from behind the scenes. Growing up in Flint when it was uncommon for women to do so, Donna … The interpersonal relationships she built with supervising clinicians in schools and in medical settings …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/11-2019-oas