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April 1, 2020 Status Letter
Research and Innovation
… few weeks are a stressful and uncertain time at Western Michigan University. We know there are many things out of … We would like to update you on some decisions that have been made in the interest of assisting our faculty and … 2020 FRACAA grants, reviewing as normal and meeting by WebEx. This will allow us to start the grants at their normal …
https://wmich.edu/research/april1-status
Phase 1 Recap
… design sessions across campus. They were held from November 28, 2018 to February 22, 2019 at a variety of times and locations including Bernhard Center, Trimpe Multicultural Center, and Floyd … as possible. Town Hall results The Town Halls and online submission option resulted in 141 Big Ideas. The Think Big team …
https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/phase1
Making Walking Safer for Pedestrians
College of Arts and Sciences
… Staff Writer Ron Van Houten “Walking is healthy,” Western Michigan University psychology professor Dr. Ron Van Houten … car occupants through research into ways to encourage seatbelt use. Van Houten’s project involvement regarding … includes: — Evaluation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon to get it working and installed. This has a crash …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-vanhouten-safer-walking
Campus Climate Initiatives
Diversity and Inclusion
… Implementation Grant request for proposal elicited ten submissions in July 2014. Five grants were awarded in the … programs. Currently, ELRT enrolls the greatest number of international graduate students in the College, … 2014. This project also seeks to design and implement a number of practical workshops highlighting best practices for …
https://wmich.edu/diversity/initiatives
Graduate Admissions Fee Waiver Application
Psychology
… Graduate Admissions Fee Waiver Application This application is to … at Western Michigan University. This request needs to be submitted prior to completing the graduate admissions … Domestic International Program of Interest (required) Behavior Analysis - Masters Behavior Analysis - Ph.D. …
https://wmich.edu/psychology/feewaiver
Past News
Physics
… Past News The Department of Physics at Western Michigan University is proud of the accomplishments of our … the 2023 Presidential Scholar in Physics Courtney, a member of WMU's Lee Honors College, graduated in April Magna … her Ph.D. dissertation on June 26, 2022. Her name will be added to a plaque displayed in the George E. Bradley …
https://wmich.edu/physics/pastnews
Schmaltz Geology Museum and Dinosaur Park
Geological and Environmental Sciences
… Geology Museum and Dinosaur Park The Schmaltz Geology and Mineral Museum hosts an impressive collection of rocks, … holidays and university closures). Visitors are asked to be considerate of classes in session in the building. The … floor of Rood Hall. The outdoor Dinosaur Park is located behind Rood Hall and Lee Honors College. Parking: The …
https://wmich.edu/geology/museum
Social work names Kim Rychener '94 Field Instructor of the Year
College of Health and Human Services
… Recent award winning graduate Courtney Dunsmore, M.S.W. nominated Rychener, who was selected for best demonstrating all of the qualities, standards, and … Rychener said, “I participate as a field instructor because I want to give back to WMU and contribute to shaping …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/alum-field-award
General Program Support
School of Communication
… and resources in the School of Communication at Western Michigan University that support our faculty, staff and … journalism conferences and workshops. The fund is meant to be an open-ended support option for other journalism-related … opportunity to fill in the gaps where other funds may not be available or may be tied to the specific goals outlined …
https://wmich.edu/communication/giving/generalsupport
Pre-Law Preparation Checklist
Political Science
… Students in the Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University planning on applying for law school will … Choose your major as soon as possible. Junior year September Attend Chicago Law Forum. Usually, the WMU Pre-Law … the actual exam). Figure out what your LSAT score would be with no additional studying and no preparation course …
https://wmich.edu/politics/prelaw-checklist