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Former trustee's book sheds light on lobbying
News
… a book that gives readers an inside look at the life of a corporate lobbyist from someone who lived it. George Franklin , who retired in 2005 as vice president of worldwide government relations for the Kellogg Co., … self-published "Raisin Bran and other Cereal Wars: 30 Years of Lobbying for the Most Famous Tiger in the World." He …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/20828
WMU garners more than $1.5M during 24-hour Giving Day
News
… Day Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Donors of Western Michigan University from as far as Australia and … Association, which was recently re-instated by the school's Office of University Advancement. "People are talking about WMU, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55908
WMU's Dunn visits UN to talk about international education
News
… and the University's chief international education official have been invited to United Nations headquarters in … part of panels developed around the recent "Arab Knowledge Index," released by the United Nations Development Programme … discussions—one on the implications of the Arab Knowledge Index for reform and innovation in the Arab world, and a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32083
More than 3,000 expected to flock to WMU for Medieval Congress
News
… during the 2013 congress. KALAMAZOO—More than 3,000 of the world's leading academics and others interested in … Thursday through Sunday, May 8-11, to examine all aspects of the period, from music to military, maritime and monastic … Medieval Institute, is the world's largest annual gathering of professional academics, students, performers, enthusiasts …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15598
History Professor Linda Borish Mentors a SEITA Scholar
College of Arts and Sciences
… History Professor Linda Borish Mentors a SEITA Scholar Olga Bonfiglio College of Arts and Sciences staff writer Dr. Linda Borish and … He is an aviation major, and she is an American history professor at Western Michigan University. These two unlikely …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/seita-scholar
Curator Regional History
Human Resources
… to collections through the creation and implementation of policies and procedures. Plans, teaches and assesses … and prepares metadata for each image. Oversees growth of the regional history collections through acquisition and … skills. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of integrated library management software and applications. …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008350
Declining unqualified unpaid internships
Career and Student Employment Services
… unpaid internships Unpaid internships posted by non-profit and for-profit employers Unpaid internships can only be posted to Handshake by nonprofit and government organizations. If a for-profit …
https://wmich.edu/career/staffbjdeclineui
Dr. Andrea Berto Wins External Grant and WMU SFSA
History
… and WMU SFSA Dr. Andrea Berto Dr. Andrea Berto, Department of History at Western Michigan University, was awarded a … supports humanistic and artistic endeavors, including study of Venetian culture and history. One of the major purposes of the foundation, established in …
https://wmich.edu/history/bertogrants2015
Bystander Intervention
Health Promotion and Education
… is a bystander intervention program that encourages members of the Western Michigan University community to step up and … Become a Western Hero The bystander intervention program offers training to the campus community upon request. During … bystander effect, examine the obstacles that get in the way of people intervening, create strategies to get around their …
https://wmich.edu/healthpromotion/programs/bystander
New book explores the Kalamazoo River's history
College of Arts and Sciences
… book explores the Kalamazoo River's history The Department of Geography’s Lisa Dechano-Cook and Mary L. Brooks … Arcadia Publishing in August. A new book touting tales of the Kalamazoo River invites readers to consider the … past challenges, and its future condition. The Department of Geography’s Lisa Dechano-Cook and Mary L. Brooks …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/kalamazooriver