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Distinguished Alumni

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… businesses. Getting off the grid doesn't happen overnight.  With every new customer, Mark initiates another steward for … Mark makes it a practice to hire disadvantaged and at-risk youth, and every new employee he mentors adds value to the … the belief that a positive impact, no matter how small, can truly change the world.  As both a community organizer …

https://wmich.edu/environment/alumni/distinguished

History Day 2017 Results

History

… qualifiers (state results are in bold ). Documentaries Youth Individual Documentary "Ruby Bridges Goes to School" … Jalyn Dubois, Liam Fagan; Gagie, Kalamazoo “Taking a Stand with the Written Word” by: Reese Kerschner, Caden McKinley; … Senior Individual Websites "Pastor's Influence on the American Revolution" by: Bailey Weiss; Heritage Christian, …

https://wmich.edu/history/historyday2017results

Asghar Kayani

Physics

… Kayani is a condensed matter and surface science physicist with expertise in advanced materials, nanoparticle synthesis … through ion beam irradiation. His work also includes significant contributions to the study and fabrication of thin …

https://wmich.edu/physics/directory/kayani

WMU faculty achieves high score in fall 2020 health educator exam

College of Health and Human Services

… Lopez-Jeng The MCHES exam assesses the extent to which a candidate can possess, apply and interpret knowledge relative to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62832

Retirement and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Human Resources

… total gross earnings to the employee's retirement account without the employee participating in the Tax-Deferred … or retirement planning are available on campus. If you are unable to register online, call the scheduling group … professional, or professional investment adviser regarding your specific situation.     light left …

https://wmich.edu/hr/retirement-savings

Olivia Gabor-Peirce

World Languages and Literature

… MI 49008-5338 USA TR 2:00pm – 3:00pm Ph.D., German with specialization in Modern German Drama, University of … University. Received Ph.D. from University of Michigan with a specialization in modern German drama. Interests are … Dürrenmatt and religion, as well as on Dürrenmatt and African theater. Second book, Becoming Fiction (2017), is an …

https://wmich.edu/languages/directory/gabor-peirce

Ad Hoc Honorary Degree Committee

Faculty Senate

… is exceptional, and is expected to result in a significant and lasting contribution to society.  Honorary degrees … Nominees need not be alumni, however, alumni and others with a significant connection to the University shall be … Paul Solomon Research Policies Council Representative Brian Young Graduate Studies Council Representative light left …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/committees/adhochonorarycmt

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Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… research methods, strengthened through close collaboration with faculty mentors. The opportunity to conduct and publish … growth, scholarly engagement, and meaningful connection with both academic and industry communities.” — Anezka … College of Business, Western Michigan University Share your success First Name (required) Last Name (required) …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/ocl/testimonials

DENSO Foundation gives $50,000 to support WMU student engineers

News

… event preparation. "It’s important for students to work with technology, to make mistakes and collaborate as a team … team, which develops a solar-powered vehicle for the American Solar Challenge, a biennial cross-country race that is … funding early in the competitive cycle, means our students can focus more on technical development and securing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26445

Leaves and Absences from Work: Personal Leave of Absence (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… Procedures Manual Section 13 A personal leave of absence without pay may be granted to eligible Western Michigan … position or in a different benefits-eligible position) within the leave of absence provisions and no later than the … approved for the end of the leave period. Certain benefits can be retained while on leave of absence. Human Resources …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-personal