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Grant support to keep talking

We Talk

… diversity on campus and in the community earned Western Michigan University’s  We Talk  initiative a $30,000 … to the idea that free speech and social justice can be reconciled by engaging people in interactive educational … Several Western faculty, students and staff are members of HxA, including Jeff Breneman , vice president for …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/hxagrantnews

Nicole Hatcliffe

International Admissions

… it’s standard practice to grow up with a soccer ball between your feet, as did Nicole Hatcliffe, a Western Michigan University sophomore majoring in communication and a member of the varsity women’s soccer squad. “I feel so …

https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/nicole-hatcliffe

History

Mathematics

… The history of the Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University closely parallels the history of the … role in the University, from the University’s humble beginnings on May 27, 1903 as a two-year normal school to … to the college faculty. Western State Normal School began offering Bachelor of Arts degrees through the …

https://wmich.edu/math/about/history

Diversity & Inclusion RSO Opportunities

College of Fine Arts

… Student Organization  - contribute to the global engagement mission of WMU by initiating cultural exchange activities. … of artists listening and responding to God's truth, beauty, freedom, and love. Envisioning a future in which an authentic arts community is a catalyst for artists to be transformed, integrate their faith and art, collaborate …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/about/diversity-inclusion/diversity-inclusion-rso

The Old Man and the Old Moon

Theatre

… Sound Designer:  Ethan Pegouske* Stage Manager:  Emma Belew* *It is with great pride that we recognize the … Monger:  Kevin O'Neil Old Man:  Victor Moss Old Woman/Mickey/Rebel:  Isabella Abuan Butcher/Callahan/Bartley:  Dakota James …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/man-moon-program

What is Linguistics?

World Languages and Literature

… Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University offers various courses in linguistics. … Arabic, Mandarin and French). Communicative codes or behaviors that are not so well defined (example: the … disciplines in the western intellectual tradition—and may be compared with programs such as sociology, psychology or …

https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/linguistics/study-linguistics

History from 1960-69

College of Education and Human Development

… History from 1960-69 1960 A book fair in the 60s. WMU becomes a pioneer in the development of specialist, or … introduces Specialist in Education degrees in school administration and in school psychology. Educational … first counseling practicum laboratory is set up in two rooms in the downstairs of Orr House (on Walwood Place). 1962 …

https://wmich.edu/education/about/1960-69

Employee Treatment, Innovation and the Bottom Line

Haworth College of Business

… Employee Treatment, Innovation and the Bottom Line Dr. Jamie Weathers joined the faculty of the college of business … opportunities designed to promote employee innovation. Adobe’s Kickstart program offers employees a two-day innovation … tenure. Innovative projects often involve many failures before success. Job security promotes a failure tolerant …

https://wmich.edu/business/weathers2017

Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

International Student and Scholar Services

… chair of the Department of Comparative Religion at Western Michigan University. Since 2003, Covell has been teaching courses in Japanese religion, religion and … students a short-term, for-credit opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Japanese religious and cultural …

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

Physical therapy department names founding chair, director

College of Health and Human Services

… therapy department names founding chair, director Western Michigan University is going full steam ahead with plans to … the reins of the new department in January. Fruth will be in charge of planning, developing and delivering an … therapy education programs nationwide and also in classrooms internationally. In 2009, she traveled with 10 physical …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/07-2016-fruth