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Semiannual Award Winners, Fall 2012

Make a Difference Awards

… Dining Services-Bernhard Cafe and Market Jean Bowsky-Verschoof, Bernhard Center Ann Ganz, Haenicke Institute for Global Education Jill Hamilton, Office of Admissions Richard McMullen, Center for Academic Success …

https://wmich.edu/makeadifference/semiannual-2012-fall

History

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

… 1936, when Dr. Charles Van Riper came from the University of Iowa to establish a speech clinic and develop a curriculum in speech correction. This was one of the nation's earliest clinics for the study and treatment of speech disorders and the preparation of "speech …

https://wmich.edu/speech-audiology/about/history

The Sky is the Only Limit

College of Arts and Sciences

… The Sky is the Only Limit “Water is the miracle of our lives. We need it so badly, yet as humans we have made many negative decisions in the past with the use of asbestos, PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances), cyanide and … Dogan, assistant professor of geological and environmental sciences. “Now we know much better, and it’s important to …

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

Alumni

History

… Alumni let us know The Department of History helps our majors and minors better prepare for the wide range of careers that await them after receiving their degree. … Florin Curta 2002 - Dr. Dale Porter More Information Arts & Sciences Alumni WMU Alumni …

https://wmich.edu/history/alumni

Sprains and Strains

Sindecuse Health Center

… causes a sprain to the ligaments around the ankle. Symptoms of a sprain include: Joint pain or muscle pain Swelling Joint stiffness Discoloration of the skin, especially bruising First aid Apply ice right … Rest the affected joint for several days Aspirin, ibuprofen, or other pain relievers can help. Do not give aspirin …

https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/self-care/sprains

Academics

Holistic Health

… holistic health and contemplative well-being program offers four specialty graduate certificates (nine credit … holistic health and wellness concept. Support methods of putting knowledge into practice. Foster self-awareness … health and healing. You will be exposed to a variety of topics and encouraged to carefully evaluate the research …

https://wmich.edu/holistic/academics

WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships

Government Relations

… community partnerships Kara Wood , managing director of economic development services for the City of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as … Wood, a WMU alumna, is a seasoned economic development professional with two decades of experience. She will now lead …

https://wmich.edu/government/wmu-alumna-returns-develop-universitys-community-partnerships

Employment Practices: Pre-Employment Physical Exams

Human Resources

… to pass a pre-employment physical exam after a conditional offer of employment is made. Employment is contingent upon … Procedure The hiring department notifies Human Resources of the conditional offer of employment. Human Resources will …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-employment-physicals

Equal Employment Opportunity

Human Resources

… Opportunity Policies and Procedures Manual Section 2 The Office of Institutional Equity administers Western Michigan … equal employment opportunity should be directed to the Office of Institutional Equity. WMU equal opportunity …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-eeo

BeHealthyWMU

Healthy Campus 2020

… BeHealthyWMU Are you ready to #BeHealthyWMU? As part of the Healthy Campus 2020 initiative, we launched a social … media contest—an interactive opportunity for all members of the WMU community. The purpose of the contest was to promote healthy behavior among …

https://wmich.edu/healthycampus/behealthywmu