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Job Search Letters

Career and Student Employment Services

… Job Search Letters Cover letters The cover letter is an important part of the first impression you create for … While a cover letter may not always be required, it is a great way to explain to an employer who you are, what … a good fit for the position and/or organization Strong finish (1 paragraph) Re-emphasize your interest in the position …

https://wmich.edu/career/letters

Associate professor of literacy studies receives COVID-19 response grant

Special Education and Literacy Studies

… a design-based research study to provide academic and linguistic support for English learners (ELs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of … by the transition to online K-12 learning—a fact which is compounded when EL families do not have access to …

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

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

International Admissions

… Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international … students, where students could learn about the holiday’s history and enjoy a traditional turkey dinner. De Young, has … on, De Young and the chapel plan to carry on with the ministry and meals for international students. “The thing I …

https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/thanksgiving

How to Negotiate Job Offers

Career and Student Employment Services

… begins after you have been offered the job. Preparation is key when you reach this stage. Don’t accept an offer without negotiating as least … and the cost of living in the community where the job is located. Try the Internet resources listed below. Be …

https://wmich.edu/career/negotiate

Flossie's Café

Dining Services

… or credit. Equipped with a microwave and toaster, Flossie's is a destination meal and hang out spot! Grab-n-Go …

https://wmich.edu/dining/cafes/flossies

Asbestos

Environmental Health and Safety

… Asbestos Asbestos Program Purpose and Scope The purpose of this asbestos program is to protect the health of Western Michigan University … Employees who may encounter or have the potential to disturb asbestos-containing materials (ACM) during their work …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/asbestos

Torres Wins National Literature Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… National Literature Award DJ DeLong Creative writing and history major College of Arts and Sciences, Marketing and … Communication student employee Western Michigan University is known for being globally engaged through many different … all over the world. Dr. Benjamin Torres, a professor of Spanish, is a part of the faculty that comes from outside of the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/torres-literature-award

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Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy

… in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has the distinction of being the forerunner of similar programs in … students known as the Black Action Movement challenged discriminatory practices at Western Michigan University and … 73, was born from that movement. A grant from the Kellogg Foundation established a six-week summer bridge program …

https://wmich.edu/mlkacademy/about

Criteria

Service Learning

… of service during the semester. Project-based learning is determined by completion of project goals rather than hours. (Hours must be logged) Must include critical reflection of student's … faculty or staff Only courses in which service learning is required for all students will receive the service …

https://wmich.edu/servicelearning/about/criteria

Parent and teacher recommends History Day contest

History

… Parent and teacher recommends History Day contest National History Day has been an amazing experience for my students … and looking at each other’s projects. They also find it is a fun way to learn about history. One important way NHD …

https://wmich.edu/history/devrieshd