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Serving WMU since 1964

Board of Trustees

… 1964 Western Michigan University respects and celebrates the contributions of our fiduciary leaders and their … class educational institution.  All past Board members are featured below in chronological order as they were … 2016-2023. Detroit, MI Jeffrey Rinvelt Term Served: 2015-2022. Ann Arbor, MI William D. Johnston Term Served: …

https://wmich.edu/trustees/pastmembers

About Barbara A. Rider

Rider Colloquium

… About Barbara A. Rider Dr. Barbara A. Rider , professor emerita, came to Western Michigan University in 1976 as chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy and held that … department at the University of Kansas. Earlier in her career, she served as director of occupational therapy at the

https://wmich.edu/ridercolloquium/rider

Alum’s “Tumor Paint” research featured in CBS Sunday Morning

College of Arts and Sciences

… – Scorpions can be deadly, but as Dr. Jim Olson knows, they can also save lives. Olson, a 1984 Western Michigan … intact. “Sometimes it’s really hard for surgeons to tell what is cancer and what is normal,” Olson says. “In the … Cancer Research Center. Olson is a physician scientist who cares for children with brain tumors and discovers and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news-james-olson-cancer

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— At a time of year when most people are finding creative spots to stash presents, A.J. Tate has been more worried about hiding his cap and gown. The newly minted graduate of Western Michigan University … reactions and knowing my kids and family know I finished is what makes me proudest.”   For the past year and a half, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

Interdisciplinary faculty cohort works to expand project-based learning at WMU

News

… Xaver, instructional designer with WMUx, presents at the PBL Works workshop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Holistic, … post-secondary level.  "By partnering with PBL Works, we are taking a significant step toward enhancing experiential … or even policymakers to see how their ideas translate to what can be done in the real world." In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/interdisciplinary-faculty-project-based-learning-wmux

Policy and Procedures Manual

Human Resources

… Policy and Procedures Manual Please select the section name below. Visit WMU Policies A-Z List for … 4 - Direct compensation: establishing grade and pay Section 5 - Direct compensation: hours worked and pay Section 6 - Performance review Section 7 - Termination of employment Section 8 - Work schedules and University …

https://wmich.edu/hr/policies/manual

Columbia U. director, author opens Humanities Center spring series

News

… and program director at Columbia University will open the spring portion of the University Center for the Humanities' Healing Arts … award-winning short stories, while her non-fiction appeared in an anthology about siblings as well as in the

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21123

Emeriti Council reports leadership for 2017-18

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Emeriti Council, which is open to all retired Western … Michigan University faculty members, has announced its new officers for 2017-18. The council's leadership consists of … three of WMU's Medallion Scholars and annually provides 25 $400 textbook scholarships for students. In addition, it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43599

Farm Fresh Feasts Challenge

Western Wellness

… - 12:00am Scheduled Katie Alkema Email for more information The challenge is Friday, Sept. 27 to Thursday, Oct. 3 and … using ingredients sourced from local farmers. Participants are challenged to explore ways to incorporate seasonal fruit … full of flavor. Register for Challenge by Wednesday, Sept. 25. Name (required) E-mail (required) Phone Department …

https://wmich.edu/wellness/events/farmfreshfeastchallenge

Richard DePeaux: A Retrospective

College of Fine Arts

… Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US In 1969, Richard DePeaux arrived in the Department of Humanities at Western Michigan University … where he taught for twenty years. He later served as Area Coordinator of Painting at what would become the Frostic School of Art, where he taught …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/events/richard-depeaux-retrospective