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Leaves and Absences from Work: Professional Development Leave (Unpaid)

Human Resources

… growth activity for which the leave is requested must be of a nature that requires release from assigned position … within the leave of absence provisions. Certain benefits can be retained while on leave of absence. Human Resources … Forms: Leaves of Absence . This form, when completed and returned to Human Resources, allows the Human Resources staff …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-leaves-professional-unpaid

Graduate Student Make a Difference Award

Graduate Student Association

… of others at Western Michigan University.  This year, you can nominate graduate students who have excelled in at least … through actions that display persistent care for their well-being. This category includes a broad range of actions, but … State's online and blended education enterprise .  An American Council on Education Fellow in 2013-14, she has taught …

https://wmich.edu/gsa/rso-make-difference-award

March 11, 2024 Equity and Implicit Bias Training

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… and Administrative Searches Policy  requires that all members of academic affairs faculty and administrative search … bias trainings throughout the year. Search committee members can register to attend any one of these available virtual …

https://wmich.edu/provost/march-11-2024-equity-implicit-bias-training

Integrated supply management student wins prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Madison Dober , an integrated supply management student at Western … classes and an eagerness to learn outside of the classroom can definitely help determine your future career path and … and empathetic leaders in the workforce. The biggest piece of advice I have for women considering supply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69719

Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program

Haworth College of Business

… Determining that Power Business Intelligence was the best format for this, Dohm set out to learn the intricacies … instances, the hands-on learning of the internship came before the classroom experience. That provided me with an … with your curiosity because you never know where it can take you!” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490

Visiting Artists, Scholars and Designers

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… for Visual Arts unless otherwise stated.   Thursday, September 11, 2025 Sean Caufield   Thursday, September 18, 2025 Marita Gootee & Wendy Roussin   Friday, September 19, 2025 Eddy Lopez 5pm lecture, gallery reception to …

https://wmich.edu/art/galleries/visiting-artists

Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, faculty

News

… Nobel Peace laureate visit to include talk with students, … located in Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo. A suggested donation of $15 per guest is requested. Tickets may … all children are free from exclusion and exploitation and can receive a free education. Since its beginnings, BBA has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51915

WMU lauded for societal impact and outstanding value

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named both a top national university and one of the … Buck category. About the list To answer the question, "What can colleges do for the country?" Washington Monthly's … state legislatures, sexual assault issues colleges are struggling with, and the shortage of college slots for students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26361

Humanities talks explore 'Truth'

News

… cynicism and doubt about the very idea of truth will be explored during the University Center for the Humanities … an honest dialogue about the impact of racism and the struggle for social justice in America. That evening, Dr. Marion … industry manipulates nutrition science and suggests what can be done about it. Nestle, Paulette Goddard professor, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48836

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

News

… University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 . Participants will purchase … See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City" (2019) by Dr. Mona Hana-Attisha , discussion led … Santiago-Valles , associate professor emeritus of Africana studies, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261