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Attending and Presenting at Conferences

Graduate College

… is an academic conference? Why go? A conference  consists of a group of academics and other professionals who gather … ideas and research, practice presenting, and take home valuable feedback, professional contacts, and inspiration. … discount, the fee can appear hefty to someone on a graduate school budget—especially when you factor in travel costs …

https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/ProfessionalDevelopment/Conferences

WMU Receives STARTALK Grant

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU Receives STARTALK Grant Dr. Wafa Hassan, assistant professor of Western Michigan University's Department of World … of teaching Arabic in the classroom while local high school students benefit by participating in the process. By … teachers and students from Detroit and Dearborn public schools to participate. Not only are the majority of Arabic …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/startalk-grant

Geosciences Rock Hounds Chip Off 50 Years in Fall Anniversary Fete

College of Arts and Sciences

… Geosciences Rock Hounds Chip Off 50 Years in Fall Anniversary Fete Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and Sciences staff writer Fifty years is a milestone … the public. The program served over 16,000 middle and high school students in southwest Michigan last year. Sultan …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/geosciences-50years

Greg Comperchio, B.B.A.'04

Haworth College of Business

… facing many Michigan workers’ greatest fear: the loss of his job. A marketing major who built his sales skills … Safety-Kleen and re-entered the job market by force instead of by choice. Luckily, his degree from the Haworth College … As it happened, the man was considering going back to school, and Comperchio was quick to note the merits of a …

https://wmich.edu/business/comperchio-greg

Employment Advice for Students with Disabilities

Career and Student Employment Services

… Resources Disability Services for Students - This office believes that a student is a student, regardless of the issues, challenges or conditions faced. While … apply this knowledge as you enter an internship, graduate school or employment.  Research to see if the employer is a …

https://wmich.edu/career/studentswithdisabilities

FAQs

Student Transitions

… regarding Fall Welcome? Check here first before calling our office. Fall Welcome is set up for student success by … days until Tuesday, September 1, 2026 . Please check the official Move-In website for specific move-in information.  … option to choose their move-in time starting the first week of August. Students should receive communication for Housing …

https://wmich.edu/transitions/fall-welcome/faqs

Child Development and Services

Family and Consumer Sciences

… Child Development and Services This program is offered in-person, online, and hybrid. The   family science … major centers on the development of children, birth through school age, and the cultivation of skills, environments, and … of current issues and practices, help you gain valuable work experience, and grow your professional network …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/academics/child-family-dev

2020-21 Events and Colloquia

Psychology

… 2020-21 Events and Colloquia The Department of Psychology at Western Michigan University hosts … on today as you prepare for your future, post-graduate school. JANUARY Research and Application Day Jan. 29, 2021 A … have known about being a BCBA. Areas of application include school, clinic, home, community mental health, and …

https://wmich.edu/psychology/2020-21-events

English Professor and Poet Has Long Been Moved by Russia

College of Arts and Sciences

… English Professor and Poet Has Long Been Moved by Russia Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and Sciences staff writer Judith Rypma, master … in 1995. Rypma has had an affinity for Russia since high school when she read Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/rypma-0

Celebrating first-generation students

News

… first-generation students Western has a long tradition of welcoming and embracing students who are first in their … support system, first-gen Broncos are an important part of the WMU community. Celebrate first-gen students Share … a mentor and friend to me. My parents did not finish high school because of many barriers, so there were no …

https://wmich.edu/news/first-gen