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Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus
International Student and Scholar Services
… waterfall practice Studying martial arts and teaching English as a second language as a young man in Japan provided a … about Japan or studying religion," said Covell, who earned his Ph.D. in religion from Princeton University in 2001. … they live in. They can then make more fully informed decisions about how they choose to live their lives.” In 2006, …
https://wmich.edu/international/covell-spotlight
New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey
College of Arts and Sciences
… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Pearson , … on an Icelandic glacier with her husband, fellow geologist Adam Heft. In her new position, Pearson will lead … facility, facilitate statewide geological mapping, aggregate research and exploration for critical minerals, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636
Desmos coming soon
Mathematics
… Desmos coming soon This Desmos activity is still in production. Ask your instructor for an …
https://wmich.edu/math/desmos-coming-soon
Compensation project moves closer to rollout with Aon Hewitt visits
News
… project moves closer to rollout with Aon Hewitt visits Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … compensation structure for nonbargaining staff members this week as national consultants from the firm Aon Hewitt … from across the campus to answer job-specific questions triggered by employee feedback as well as share draft material …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22188
2015
Rider Colloquium
… M.A. in health management at Webster University in St. Louis; and her Ph.D. in social work with a concentration in … School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Baum directs the program in occupational therapy at … Occupational Therapy Certification Board (now NBCOT) and is chair of the Research Commission for the American …
https://wmich.edu/ridercolloquium/2015
August 21, 2017
Registrar's Office
… to probation, extended probation, final probation or dismissal. Students dismissed as a result of their Summer II grades will be …
https://wmich.edu/registrar/notes-2017-08-21
Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow
News
… for the 2019-20 academic year. The ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutions and leadership in … staff for senior positions in college and university administration. Fellows are nominated by the senior administration of their institutions and selected following a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52636
WMU formalizes partnership with Kalamazoo Literacy Council
News
… areas of research to expand the breadth of knowledge on the issue of adult literacy. “Western Michigan University has had a history of dedicating efforts to promote civic engagement in … educates the public about the needs of adults who struggle to read. One of our strategies is to build …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66279
OT students learn about ergonomic furniture design at the Herman Miller Design Yard
College of Health and Human Services
… Design Yard. WMU OT students at Herman Miller Herman Miller is a leader in furniture design that features ergonomics, … safety and sustainability. Each product the company designs is put through a series of rigorous testing to ensure safety … and usability. The afternoon began with a lecture and discussion with Scott Openshaw, human factors and ergonomics …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/11-2016-ot
Master Plan
Engineering Division
… Master Plan The mission of the Western Michigan University Facilities Management Geographic Information Systems area is to provide updated accurate geographic information on … that the geographic information systems industry demands. This is done through use of in-house staff, a growing …
https://wmich.edu/facilities/engineering/master-plan