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

Human Resources

… who have completed their first 120 days of employment are eligible to apply. Length of leave An unpaid sick leave … will not result in any loss of seniority, or benefits that are related to seniority, provided that the employee returns …

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

From Social Work to Social Movements: Being Allies in the Fight to Dismantle Systems of Oppression

College of Health and Human Services

… function in our communities and how social movements are central to challenging the power of those systems of …

https://wmich.edu/events/61126

Hearing Conservation Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… to those employees.   The supervisors of employees who are exposed to noise levels that equal or exceed a TWA of 85 …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/hearing-conservation

Asbestos

Environmental Health and Safety

… during their work activities must receive yearly asbestos awareness training arranged through the Office of … proper response to fiber release episodes. WMU employees are not qualified to remove or disturb asbestos-containing …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/asbestos

New 4+1 programs put college students on fast track to master’s degrees at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… will gain an outstanding education at WMU that will prepare them for the next stage in their career while speeding their time to degree.  Heritage Hall on … and Sciences currently offers several 4+1 programs that are available for students. Under a 4+1 program at the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/new-4-1-programs

Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

News

… it spread," Bensley says. "Now, a year later, the students are working at a vaccine clinic and they've been part of the … vaccine clinic, it was surreal to think a year ago we were barely feeling the effects of the pandemic. Then in a matter … Along with the University's Medical Director, Dr. Gayle Ruggiero , Bott and Proudfoot co-chaired the WMU COVID-19 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591

The Promise of Education - Danielle Allen

Humanities

… income inequality. The civic conception of education suggests a very different way to understand the link between … begins with the recognition that fair economic outcomes are aided by a robust democratic process and, therefore, by …

https://wmich.edu/humanities/eventsallen

Metal fabrication company next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made at wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp or … in executing minimum inventory strategies for production, spare parts and random demand. Under Kurien's leadership, … visit wmich.edu/business/entrepreneurship-forum . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46054

Seita Scholars receive a little extra during the holidays

College of Arts and Sciences

… Scholars Program delivering gifts to scholars. The holidays are usually a time to kick back, relax and spend time with … Growing up, these students were put into the foster care system due to a variety of family reasons, but they … .  An innovative, comprehensive support program for foster care youth, Seita Scholars accepted its first class in fall …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/seita-scholars-recieve-holiday-gift