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Local and National Perspectives
Faculty Senate
… or answer questions important to humanity which reach beyond the classroom (such as poverty, democratic movements, … applied learning approaches should take place, and it can be a great opportunity for experimental learning activities, … disciplines, including areas applicable to their majors or minors. Courses in this category must meet three outcomes, …
https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/wmuessentialstudies-localandnational
Dr. David Houghton
Political Science
… Dr. David Houghton Dr. David Houghton Time at Western Michigan University: 1974–2018 Dr. Houghton began working in the Department of Political Science in the … He has raised funds from various alumni and community members to create the endowment that bears his name. Funds from …
https://wmich.edu/politics/houghton
Zoa D. Shilling
Political Science
… celebrations, sporting events, meetings, etc. She was a member of the University Dames at WMU, an organization that was founded by/for WMU faculty members’ wives and later opened to all University women. … for Foreign Study is awarded to a political science minor or major student who demonstrates academic excellence, …
https://wmich.edu/politics/zdshilling
Reconnecting with nature
College of Arts and Sciences
… walking through the woods or along the shore of Lake Michigan. What do you notice? Maybe you see birds flying overhead, waves crashing on the beach or trees with new buds as a sign of spring. Most …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/soundwalk
Academic Ethics
Study of Ethics in Society
… Academic Ethics Classroom modules These modules were drafted by … University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society to be piloted in the First-Year Seminar in fall 2007. Each … of the examples covered earlier in class, as appropriate. Below is the suggested order for covering the modules in …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/focus/academics
Disability services artists showcase nature’s beauty
College of Health and Human Services
… Disability services artists showcase nature’s beauty Western Michigan University's Center for Disability Services staff … and activities they enjoy. Hours This unique exhibit can be viewed through Sept. 4 from 7:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/disability-services-artists
Quick Start Guide - Student
Registrar's Office
… catalog and later. It is not considered an academic transcript. The degree works report is an unofficial … Students are responsible for complying with all academic policies in the Western Michigan University catalogs, including any requirements that may not be included in this report. To access Degree Works, l og in …
https://wmich.edu/registrar/degreeworks-studentuser
Training and Available Resources
Budget
… Office of Business and Finance is dedicated to advance the mission and goals of the University through effective fiscal … and fiscal resources. Human Resources services include benefits, compensation, employee relations, employment, … fund activities. Budget entry The Budget Entry Spreadsheet (BES) is an application used to create and correct one-time …
https://wmich.edu/budget/manual-resources
This is your personal invitation
… your ideas. This initiative is designed to collect the best and brightest ideas from our community, so that, … Kansas or Kenya! Here’s how you can help: Attend an upcoming town hall in February. RSVP here. Wednesday, February … previous town halls online, and recommend the ideas you believe will move the WMU experience to the next level. …
https://wmich.edu/thinkbig/email-jan-18
Winter Dance Gala 2025 Program
Dance
… from use during the performance. Rewilding Original Premiere, 2024 Point Park International Summer Dance … internal ecosystems. This piece explores the synchronicity between bodily functions and natural phenomena, revealing … Crew: Ashley Boyd, Eliana Jahjah House Manager: Catherine Broms Assistant House Manager: Abby Ruppert Artists Bios Mike …
https://wmich.edu/dance/gala2025-program