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University's geospatial sciences designation to be touted at open house

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… will celebrate its recent designation as one of 25 American institutions newly named a Center for Academic … each other's efforts in building long-term partnerships with America's academic community. The goal is to build, … Academic Excellence status, NGA and USGS assess each applicant's GS curricula, research and development, faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43392

School of Communication Giving Day Challenge

School of Communication

… abroad in our communication programs in London, the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica. These experiences have been … for photos and comments. This original fund is now significantly reduced. To continue this scholarship support for our … Fund… dollar for dollar up to $5000 on Giving Day. Your gift in any amount to the Communication and …

https://wmich.edu/communication/giving/giving-day/challenge

WMU earns national recognition from U.S. Green Building Council

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… a world in which every student attends a green school within the next generation," said Rachel Gutter , director … they are an ideal example of how colleges and universities can set national standards for excellence." The award means … initiatives and provides funding for student research. With 20 buildings on campus that are either certified or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20744

Robyn Hill

Diversity and Inclusion

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New study abroad scholarship tailored for incoming freshmen

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… committee will choose which students from the applicant pool will be invited to participate in an interactive … WMU will invite 100 Global Ambassadors Scholarship applicants to campus to participate in the interactive … a fully-funded study abroad course that the recipients can take during WMU's summer II session just prior to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32987

Grants Awarded

Sammons Center for Innovation and Research in Occupation Based Technology

… -  Amber Foster Adaptive Gaming Program for Individuals with Disabilities: Improving Occupational Performance and … Darren Webb and Alex Santos Community Gardening for At Risk Youth  - Shirley Earnest Go Baby Go Adapted Cars - Christina Gainer iCan Play Interactive Narrative  - Stephanie Hiu 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/occupationtechnologycenter/grants-awarded

Graduate Reading Proficiency in Languages Other than English

World Languages and Literature

… Each student or home department will provide the examiner with three primary texts and three secondary books or texts … may be used. The exam will be graded on a pass-fail basis, with pass being a level corresponding to a grade of B. … taking FREN or GER 5000 and 5010 or SPAN 5020 and passing with at least a B. For those graduate students who may wish …

https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/graduate-reading-proficiency

Diversity & Inclusion RSO Opportunities

College of Fine Arts

… cultural exchange activities. Alliance of Filipino American Students  - primarily aim to share and promote awareness … to unite Latinoss on campus and to share its rich culture with other students on campus. Muslim Students’ Association … between black students, faculty, and the community.   You Beautiful Black Woman (YBBW) Young Black Male Support …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/about/diversity-inclusion/diversity-inclusion-rso

New business majors at WMU fill need for business professionals

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… concepts, addressing a growing need reported by the American Bar Association for programs that train people other … than lawyers to provide limited legal services. Graduates with a bachelor's degree in business law provide compliance … finance and commercial law. "Students completing the major can pursue careers that require some legal knowledge, such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33167

Termination of Employment

Human Resources

… resignation is expected if the employee wishes to terminate with a favorable reference. Supervisors are expected to … intention to resign their position. Expected notice: Hourly paid staff are expected to provide two (2) weeks notice … to apply through the job opportunity program as an internal candidate. The request must be submitted to Human Resources …

https://wmich.edu/hr/manual-termination