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Research Teams & Facilities

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… facilities. For nearly 60 years, GES faculty have been devoted to addressing pressing societal questions … learning with our expert faculty. Explore the information below to learn more about our amazing research programs and … Sedimentology & Stratigraphy Researchers work toward better understanding of ancient sedimentary systems, and …

https://wmich.edu/geology/research

History

Oaklands

… the edge of town. Most are gone; but one, known from the beginning as The Oaklands, still stands in its stately grove. Builder Robert Babcock would be as surprised as today’s students to … builder in Wyoming and Colorado. Later, he pushed Chicago, Burlington & Quincy beyond the Missouri River, extended the …

https://wmich.edu/oaklands/history

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

International Student and Scholar Services

… attention of WMU bioarchaeologist Evidence of what might be an ancient funerary de-fleshing ritual found in … human-made caves in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal has been discovered by Dr. Jacqueline Eng,  a Western Michigan … areas such as Pakistan, India, and Iran, and iron daggers were also collected. These discoveries, and ones made …

https://wmich.edu/international/eng-spotlight

Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar

International Student and Scholar Services

… No. 1 destination choice to conduct his research and teach because of the relationship he helped WMU forge with the … As an undergraduate at Indiana University, Butterfield began studying the Russian language and continued as a … to conduct field research in the Soviet Union at the time because of the country’s restrictions limiting scholarly …

https://wmich.edu/international/butterfield-spotlight

Early Drama, Art, and Music

Medieval Institute Publications

… From the ambulatory and crypt of the church of the Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis, Saint Benedict Window. New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, … abbey of Tegernsee, at a critical point in the power-struggle between the papacy and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. In …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/books/drama-art-music

2021 TLES Educator Appreciation Award Recipients

Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies

… displays enthusiasm and passion for teaching, and has been teaching for 10 years or more. This year’s recipients are Melissa Nimtz, Colin Killmer, Catherine Beiberich, and Marsha Hoenle. Melissa Nimtz is an amazing …

https://wmich.edu/teaching/2021-tles-educator-appreciation-award-recipients

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Theatre

… The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee   the 25th annual Putnam county spelling bee Music and Lyrics by WILLIAM FINN    Book by RACHEL SHEINKIN Conceived by REBECCA FELDMAN  Additional Material by JAY REISS   Director:  …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/spelling-bee-program

WMU Cooley Law School is up and running thanks to political science professor

College of Arts and Sciences

… to the provost to navigate the affiliation process between Western Michigan University and WMU Cooley Law School , which became official in 2014, with additional agreements signed … is very significant. As President Dunn indicated, WMU has become one of a select group of universities to have both a …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/hurwitz-cooley-law-school

Film Series

Study of Ethics in Society

… Present: vigilantes and ethics When does righting a wrong become a wrong in itself? When does taking the law into your own hands — or going beyond the law — cross ethical boundaries? Join us this fall … and the discussion:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87472127036?pwd=Yzg5aytDQ3RRZVhwMUlTOExBMk00Zz09 Meeting ID: 874 7212 …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/film-series

Spring Convocation 2020

Research and Innovation

… with Public Health Nutrition Programs" — Presenter Robert Bensley 10:25 to 10:40 a.m. "Community Impacts of Partnerships between Academic Programs and Communities: Demonstrating …

https://wmich.edu/research/spring-convocation-2020