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Social Justice and Sustainability in India

School of Social Work

… 2016, she is excited to once again share this opportunity with students during the fall 2017 semester. The Social … in India program will take place during fall 2017, with travel to Bengaluru and Kochi, India from December … a presence in India. At the same time, however, India struggles with a number of environmental, health, and social …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/03-2017-india

Research and Innovation Digital Newsletter November 2018

Research and Innovation

… set to track submissions, awards and expenditures, along with facilities and administrative (F&A) costs. They are … or startup. MTRAC recently announced that, for institutions with less than $50 million in expenditures, it was reducing … the Molecules of Life , is available in electronic version with the hardcover expected in a few weeks. Famiano is …

https://wmich.edu/research/research-innovation-newsletter-11-2018

"Climate Challenged Society” (ENVS 1000) excites students across disciplines

College of Arts and Sciences

… of the class seem satisfied, enlightened and engaged with today's discussion, but before they leave, Benac gives … sustainability. “I got into bikes through my volunteer work with the Office of Sustainability two and a half years ago,” … consciousness. Perhaps that's what got him started working with bicycles and teaching other students how to fix them. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/climate-challenged-society

Long cane research to improve health and well-being of the visually impaired

College of Health and Human Services

… long cane design and cane-use biomechanics. Individuals with visual impairments are more prone to falls and … detect drop-offs and obstacles on their walking paths. With the knowledge obtained from the study, long canes can …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/long-cane-research

Sad News Regarding Michael Braun

College of Arts and Sciences

… in 2015-16 and will be honored at this year’s convocation with the 2018 Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest … page. Information about funeral arrangements will be shared with unit chairs and directors as soon as we have more …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/braun

WMU Department of Spanish instructor publishes new poetry collection, holds upcoming reading events

College of Arts and Sciences

… The collection of poems weave together personal history with the complex cultural heritage of Lebanon and Egypt. … 2014 and the 2015-16 Excellence in Teaching Award, along with being honored at the WMU Alumni Achievements Award in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/habrapoetry

College of Arts and Sciences adds new STEM, humanities programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… climate change policy, public administration, communication with robots and geography. The arts and sciences offers a … and master’s and doctor programs, providing students with the confidence and adaptability for their best four … of policy and management, and opportunities to interact with local and regional organizations working on the climate …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/stem-programs

Testimonials

Service Learning

… and building more understanding and accepting relationships with others. I feel that we all have an obligation to our … the pillars for me to not only engage in service at WMU but within the Kalamazoo community also. It has also taught me … organizations and residents of our community to join with our students, faculty, staff, and administrators to …

https://wmich.edu/servicelearning/testimonials

November 1, 2019

Registrar's Office

… is underway See the remaining dates/times Fall 2019 withdraw numbers The number of students withdrawing from classes has been declining over the last … years. This semester, 15 percent fewer students partially withdrew than in fall 2018. Hardship withdrawal process As a …

https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2019-11-01

Substance Use

Healthy Campus 2020

… engaging in high-risk drinking of alcoholic beverages within the last two weeks from 43 percent (2011) to 33 … students who indicate nonmedical use of prescription drugs within the last 12 months from 21 percent (2011) to 18 … students who indicate driving after consuming any alcohol within the last 30 days from 25 percent (2011) to 22 percent …

https://wmich.edu/healthycampus/student/substance-use