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The politics behind the Paris agreement on climate change

College of Arts and Sciences

… because it’s the twenty-first year in a row since the signatory parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on … caused by humans and should be dealt with as a global community,” she said. The Kyoto conference in 2007 created a … . The Paris talks were seen as the UN’s last chance. The online magazine, Quartz , relates how a deal was reached: In …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-earthday-keele-climate-change

All Life is Learning – July 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning – July 2023 Director's Note and In this issue Director's Note Introducing … newest OLLI at WMU staff person! We are so excited to welcome Shannon to our OLLI community – she has a wonderful background and great ideas …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/july-2023

Confined Space Entry Policy

Environmental Health and Safety

… Policy Purpose The purpose of this confined space policy is to protect Western Michigan University (WMU) employees who … enter confined spaces.  In addition, this policy ensures compliance with MIOSHA Part 90 and OSHA 29CFR1910.146 … acceptable entry conditions are present at a permit space where entry is planned.  The entry supervisor authorizes …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/confined-space

Emotional Wellness Resources

Well-being Resources

… and Holistic Well-being Concern Form For concerns relating to multiple missing assignments, low grades, not attending … For: Everyone Wellness Dimensions: Emotional, Spiritual Common Ground Student space offering areas for relaxation, … Social, Spiritual WellTrack WellTrack Boost is a free online self-help resource that is available free of charge …

https://wmich.edu/well-being/resources/emotional

Interdisciplinary Doctorate

College of Arts and Sciences

… Interdisciplinary Doctorate The College of Arts and Sciences offers a dynamic … members, aiming to create original knowledge that tackles complex societal challenges and supports WMU’s goals of … applications. Unlike many other doctoral programs, where the dissertation committee is formed after admission, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/interdisciplinary-doctorate

Advising Information for Faculty and Staff

Registrar's Office

… the most current information, please review the Catalog . Completing permit-overrides in SFASRPO Need help navigating … in Banner? View a walk-through document or watch the how-to video linked below: Technology tools Banner 9 Cognos goWMU WebNow Banner 9 Quick Guide …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/faculty-staff/advising

Points of Pride

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… Accolades Irving S. Gilmore School of Music ranks in the top 15% of 1476 music schools in the United States, "Music Colleges"  https://music-colleges.com/western-michigan-university Irving S. Gilmore School of … "The 20 Most Impressive College Orchestras in America" by Online Schools Center.  …

https://wmich.edu/music/about/points-pride

Career Accelerator Program

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Career Accelerator Program Career Accelerator Program Boost your … Career success in engineering, engineering technology, and computing sciences requires expertise beyond technical competencies. Skills like managing conflict, leading an …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/resources/career-accelerator

Cost Transfer Procedure

Grants and Contracts

… Transfer Procedure 1. Cost Transfers While it is preferable to charge expenses to the correct account when incurred, … Transfer Request form is used for this purpose, and is accompanied by copies of the expense documents. An adequate … 1.3.7.       Routine reallocation of costs charged elsewhere: Routine reallocations of costs can be characterized …

https://wmich.edu/grantscontracts/cost-transfer-procedure

Affiliated Faculty

Medieval Institute

… Faculty Members of Western Michigan University invited to that status by recommendation of the board of the institute. They are listed … , Spanish Jana K. Schulman , English Larry Simon , History Susan Steuer , University Libraries Anise K. Strong , History …

https://wmich.edu/medieval/faculty