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Secretary turned teacher finds success with new expedited special education program
College of Education and Human Development
… new expedited special education program Submitted by Chris Hybels on Austin Giles and mentor teacher Laurie Kuiper. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I had this desire after working with students with special needs to … be a teacher. Unsure how and where to start, he joined the District's Grow Our Own teacher pipeline program. Looking …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74283
WMU alumna named a Hodder Fellow by Princeton arts center
News
… arts center Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Moustakis KALAMAZOO--The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University has announced … University alumna and award-winning author Melinda Moustakis as a Mary MacKall Gwinn Hodder Fellow. Moustakis is one …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/279
Excellence in Diversity award winners to be feted
News
… the Bernhard Center's East Ballroom. The campus community is invited to attend the free event. Reservations are … in Diversity Awards. These awards recognize the accomplishments of University students, employees and groups that … more awards may be given out in each of six categories. This year, no award was given out in the graduate students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/286
Event draws top students to vie for $50,000 Medallion Scholarships
News
… annual Medallion Scholarship Competition . The competition is one of the biggest events of its kind in Michigan. Since it began in … 19 last year, amounting to more than $8 million. This year's competitors will vie for about 20 Medallion …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/61
Staff member earns Kalamazoo-area LGBT award
News
… Lesbian Resource Center. Jen Hsu , coordinator of Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender Student Services , received the … under the REACH Awards program. In winning that award this year, Hsu was praised on and off campus for invigorating WMU's LBGT Student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3760
Students find springboard to success at WMU
News
… work as a flight instructor after graduation as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. "I believe … work to improve yourself, and work to improve this University, you can accomplish more in your four years … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040
Submit your proposal for the Waldo Library mural project
University Libraries
… Waldo Library mural project Calling all Western student artists! We’re installing two murals in Waldo Library on the … first floor and lower level. Interested Western student artists should review the request for proposals (RFP) and apply by August 2023. The mural project is expected to be completed by January 8, 2024. Waldo …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/04/mural-project
Game Your Class Seminar
Faculty Development
… can create engaging and playful learning experiences. This seminar will expose you to the theory and practice of … will be evaluated to determine if a good fit for gaming exists, and the best gaming principles suited for that … rules and player guidelines needed to effectively convey this content. We also build the game modules and test them …
https://wmich.edu/facultydevelopment/programs/institutes/gameyourclass
Manager Custodial Services
Human Resources
… Major duties Hires, trains, evaluates performance and supervises staff and student employees in compliance with a … to evaluate service needs and schedules or to resolve issues. Documents procedures and participates in developing … training materials. Inspects work for quality, identifies issues and works with supervisors to implement corrections. …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/005300
Associate Director Custodial Services
Human Resources
… compliance. Hires, trains, evaluates performance and supervises staff and student employees in compliance with a … control audits. Reviews work requests or customer service issues to identify and implement improvements in custodial … Required experience Three years’ relevant experience. Supervisory experience. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010298