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Take the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge

Western Wellness

… 31—Sunday, Sept. 13 For all WMU Employees (Full and Part-time) Participation is Free Sign up for the two-week Fruit and Vegetable Challenge for tips … prizes will be available for pick up at a later date and time. Email your tracking form to  Beth Northuis by 5 p.m., …

https://wmich.edu/wellness/veggiechallenge

Generational Differences in the Workplace

Career and Student Employment Services

… Differences in the Workplace A generation is a group of individuals within a particular age range who may have … list. Show respect Recognize that a different method or time line for problem-solving and completing tasks could be … that they are slow or lazy, stick to the facts. Tell them what your expectation was and what you observed. Allow an …

https://wmich.edu/career/generational

Professional Development Institute on Cultural Competency Impact Projects

Institutional Equity

… 2-hour bi-weekly workshops with WMU Volleyball and Women's Golf Teams Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Facilitator:  Luchara … Kara Wood 2022-2023 Impact Projects Offensive Disruption (What We Say Matters): Creating and Inclusive Environment … 90-minute professional development workshop for full-time staff members in the Merze Tate College Fall 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/equity/training/participantprojects

Representative Howard Wolpe

Political Science

… Representative Howard Wolpe Representative Howard Wolpe Time at Western Michigan University 1967-72 He returned as a … advocated for economic sanctions against the South African government. The committee proposed the Comprehensive … countries like Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. Upon release, Nelson Mandela phoned Mr. Wolpe and thanked …

https://wmich.edu/politics/wolpe

The Labor of Research in Modern Academia

Medieval Institute Publications

… and ivy alike. Late in the s eason, I landed a full-time gig, teaching a 4/4 load, at a small institution that … of an adjunct. Or an even higher teaching load. This is what academia, in 2024, looks like. And it doesn’t look set to change in the near future. So, here’s my …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/blog/2024/04/labor-research-modern-academia

Dr. D.C. Shilling

Political Science

… Dr. D.C. Shilling Dr. D.C. Shilling Time at Western Michigan University: 1921-52 Dr. Shilling … Initial political science courses were designed to create good American citizens; however, Dr. Shilling challenged his … believes that intelligent opinions and decisions are based upon sound knowledge of the subject matter…” Shilling’s …

https://wmich.edu/politics/dcshilling

Badminton

University Recreation

… at the equipment issue desk. If the nets are not set up during these times, please notify the attendant at the equipment issue desk. Nets may also be set up in the third floor gym, if necessary. light left …

https://wmich.edu/rec/facilities/openrecreation/badminton

Walking through the Gateway to India

Haworth College of Business

… labor costs. My view is that students should also witness what it is like for those employees. They earn a fraction of … are paid and the lifestyle permitted by those wages doesn’t come close to what we enjoy in the U.S. I think it’s … says Harrison. “Students were able to experience the sometimes jarring but important point-counterpoint of trips to …

https://wmich.edu/business/india2017

Community Outreach Projects

Professional Support Staff Organization

… For Life movement.  Help fight this disease one step at a time! Kalamazoo County’s Relay for Life's theme this year was “Serving Up a Cure”. Carol Morris-Mier and Bekki Spanjer are … to join. Luminaries were be available to purchase. Our goal of $75,000 was surpassed and we raised $77,000. Thank …

https://wmich.edu/psso/outreach

Dr. Tom Carey: 48 years of service, stories and support

Haworth College of Business

… service to the college has laid the groundwork for what the Haworth College of Business is today. Teaching more … and it feels odd not to be doing that” says Carey. “I am going to miss being in the classroom so much. I have loved … He led the Department of Management during some difficult times. As a leader he was open, honest and diplomatic in …

https://wmich.edu/business/carey2022