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Grant funded project to improve care and training in nursing facilities

College of Health and Human Services

… , from the Center for Gerontology and the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs , is leading a project totaling nearly $325,000 that will … However, staff in skilled nursing facilities still struggle to develop appropriate behavioral interventions and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/05-2016-hahngrant

2021 Department of Finance and Commercial Law Outstanding Alumni Award

Haworth College of Business

… B.B.A.’76 Partner, MKD Wealth Coaches, LLC   John Dankovich is a partner in the wealth coaching firm of MKD Wealth … as a certified public accountant, a planned giving advisor committee member for Karmanos Cancer Institute, and an … and was even featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss teaching children about financial literacy.  He holds …

https://wmich.edu/business/dankovich2021

Recognition Programs

Human Resources

… Difference awards The WMU Make a Difference awards program is a joint program of the APA, AFSCME, MSEA, POA, and PSSO, … information or to nominate someone for the award, please visit Make a Difference . Service recognition Employees with … Western News . 25 Year Club Membership in the 25 Year Club is open to all regular faculty and staff who have worked for …

https://wmich.edu/hr/resources/recognitionprograms

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Human Resources

… Long-Term Disability Insurance Western Michigan University provides … faculty and staff with the option to enroll in long-term disability insurance. Coverage Long-term disability insurance coverage overview is in the Insurance …

https://wmich.edu/hr/disability

Captain Albert Glenn

College of Aviation

… Albert Glenn Pilot, OBAP Officer, College of Aviation Advisory Board Member WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - 2014 Captain Albert Glenn is currently a pilot with FedEx Express.  He has served as … Corporation.  As a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and advisor to OBAP, Glenn works with their ACE Academy, Solo …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/glenn

Randall Rochon

College of Aviation

… Association of Aviation Professionals (MAAP) at WMU. His vision and leadership were instrumental in its growth and … mentor and support the student organization he helped establish. He regularly visits with MAAP (now OBAP - WMU) members, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/rochon

Area Latvians to celebrate centennial with arts celebration at WMU

News

… Mich.—A large and strong Kalamazoo-area Latvian community is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Latvia's … WMU College of Fine Arts, the entire weekend celebration is made possible through support from the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. All of the events are free and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45903

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

News

… ready to make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research opportunities while completing his bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences. KALAMAZOO, … to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer Idris is just getting started. He'll graduate from Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

April 2020 Appreciation

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Appreciation Nicole Lockwood-Womack, CEHD Certification Advisor, deserves appreciation for continuing to respond in … teachers understand certificate renewal requirements this week, they wrote: "Fantastic! Thank you for helping us … students and field instructors, many of whom are struggling with their own needs even while meeting the needs of …

https://wmich.edu/provost/appreciationapr2020

Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS

News

… Graduate students take their turn to help raise awareness of ALS Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … speaks during an event. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Taking turns: it is a concept that we learn very early in life, and it forms the basis of many of our relationships. It is a concept that Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40842