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New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… Applications for the next round of OER grants are set to open on Monday, Oct. 6, for courses in 2026. All …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks

Social work names Kim Rychener '94 Field Instructor of the Year

College of Health and Human Services

… ’94 accepts the first annual Field Instructor of the Year Award. Social work master’s alumna Kim Rychener ’94 was selected to receive the inaugural School of Social Work … demonstrating all of the qualities, standards, and values set forth for the School of Social Work’s field instructors …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/alum-field-award

WMU trustees to consider move to issue new bond series

News

… to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of a set of 2015 general revenue bonds. Trustees will meet in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22605

Horn Day 2015 features U.S. Marine Band member

News

… States Marine Band, is the guest artist at Horn Day 2015, set for 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 , in Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21562

WMU Lean Six Sigma Certification: Flexible and Differentiated Courses

Supply Chain Management

… performance of an organization by systematically removing waste and reducing variation throughout the organization’s … culture change. Lean Six Sigma changes the mindset of an organization’s employees and managers, shifting … launched Lean Six Sigma methodology. This methodology was key in helping make these organization No. 1 in their …

https://wmich.edu/supplychain/certification

Student Success

Haworth College of Business

… Crizio Sinuraya brought to Adobe’s 2023 Digital Edge Awards where he was named the overall winner and recipient of a $10,000 … says Gerfen. “They must understand the marketing problem, set objectives, identify and discover an insight about the …

https://wmich.edu/business/sinuraya2024

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no … 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 15. Office spaces will be set back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

News

… such as costuming, dance and painting, have temporarily set aside silk, soubresaut instruction and canvas to make … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … myself, our associate professor of costume design, Kathyrn Wagner, and a handful of students make many of the costumes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

News

… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Partnership between Western, Gun Lake Tribe promotes suicide prevention

News

… Tribe is breaking down stigmas and increasing training and awareness about suicide among Native American youth. "Suicide … for Gun Lake Tribe and project director for the We Walk Together grant , a three-year initiative funded by the … is related to boarding schools—residential institutions set up across the United States in the mid-1800s to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66452