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Monitoring Ebola and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
Sindecuse Health Center
… around the country, Western Michigan University is monitoring the Ebola virus and MERS outbreaks as part of … normal operations. The Sindecuse Health Center team is in communication with community health experts and is following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/ebola
Barrier Coatings Impervious to Water, Oil and Grease
Research and Innovation
… for Multiple Materials Development Stage: Method Established Primary Inventors: Margaret Joyce and Thomas Joyce … to use. They also present recycling and bio-degradability issues. Because of these problems, there is a demand for … A coated paper produced using nanoparticle pigments has a Gurley permeability measurement that increases from around …
https://wmich.edu/research/barrier-coating
June 19, 2017
Registrar's Office
… 19, 2017 Commencement Summer commencement will be held this Saturday, June 24 in Miller Auditorium. the schedule is as follows: 9 a.m. College of Aviation College of … of Business Extended University Programs As a reminder, this will be the first commencement ceremony utilizing …
https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2017-06-19-0
2018 Outstanding Alumni
College of Health and Human Services
… Sciences Antonio Giannelli - Department of Physician Assistant Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences … entering Miami University to study mathematics, a therapist treated him with Van Riper methods of speech therapy, which virtually eliminated his stutter. That led Allen to WMU, where he studied under …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/2018-outstanding-alumni
Past News
History
… Palmitessa was interviewed by FOX affiliate WXMI on the history of Halloween and his upcoming talk at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The Department of History recognized Dr. Hanmo Zhang with this year's Alumni …
https://wmich.edu/history/news
A profound partnership
Sustainable Business Practices
… students around the globe for study abroad programs. This past December, students participating in Dr. Timothy … to integrate a service experience into the study abroad. This past summer, I had the opportunity to meet with Haworth … came an introduction to Youth for Parivarthan. Parivarthan is the Hindi word for “change.” Youth for Parivarthan is …
https://wmich.edu/sustainablebusiness/parivarthan
Tax Obligations for International Students and Scholars
International Admissions
… or help you prepare your tax forms. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to meet your tax obligations and do so accurately. Failure to file tax forms is a violation of United States law and may jeopardize your … on tax requirements for international students and scholars is provided by the Department of Homeland Security's Study …
https://wmich.edu/internationaladmissions/incometax
Student Engagement
Community Partnerships
… Student Engagement “The purpose of community engagement is the partnership of college and university knowledge and … values and civic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.” Carnegie … community Robust, intentional engagement with the community is essential to the mission of Western Michigan University. …
https://wmich.edu/community/studentengagement
CFA staff find meaning in sewing masks for medical professionals
College of Fine Arts
… in sewing masks for medical professionals David shows off his first batch of protective masks. Staff in the College of … effort anyway, now I get to stay on payroll and make a bigger impact by facilitating others to make masks.“ Shifting … required learning new things. David Bernard, concerts assistant in the School of Music, learned to sew in order to …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2020/04/ppe
Leaves and Absences from Work: University Convenience Leave of Absence
Human Resources
… the University and its employees, the University has established the "University convenience leave of absence" for … not require their particular services. One common example is an absence during the summer period between academic … "University convenience leave of absence" means the absence is voluntary and acceptable to the employee, but it is for …
https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-convenience