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Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering future juvenile justice leaders

News

… Lewis Walker Institute aims to increase support for empowering … met with Sen. Sean McCann at the Michigan State Capitol to discuss justice reform. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For three years, … a foundation to become changemakers. An upcoming fundraiser aims to institutionalize the transformational program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75132

Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary

News

… Dorothy J. McGinnis obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on McGinnis Dr. Dorothy J. McGinnis of Kalamazoo, nationally known for her innovations in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4083

How Mongolia's herding culture shaped a doctoral candidate's journey

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. Miller and his host family. “I got to see how former herders navigate and negotiate their daily lives in the yurt districts on the edges of the city as they took care of their … Mongolian herders.  “I became acquainted with various struggles new migrants to the capital city encounter as I worked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73677

WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership

Haworth College of Business

… on linking theory with practice," says Dr. Matt Ross , assistant professor of finance. "Our students begin using … software system.  With only a few limitations, such as disabled trade execution, students learn to use a primary … analyses of large market capitalization U.S. stocks. This course manages a WMU Foundation investment portfolio of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733

Swain Education Library reimagined, to host student success and programming partners

University Libraries

… to host student success and programming partners This fall, the University Libraries will transform the Swain … Renovations to the Swain facility will be completed later this fall. Services and programming will be offered in Swain later this fall by four campus partners: Center for Community …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2021/09/swain-reimagined

Unified Clinics Announce Therapy Dog Clinic

Unified Clinics

… Moe  (Professor of Sociology) has been working to establish a clinic specifically focused on training, testing, and incorporating therapy dogs into existing operations within Unified Clinics and the surrounding … Moe was granted pilot study funds through the newly established   Resiliency Center for Families and Children , which …

https://wmich.edu/unifiedclinics/therapydogs

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in September Submitted by Korey Force on Don't miss the annual WMU Study Abroad Fair at 11 a.m. Wednesday, … bazaar, Chinese culture classes, a musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and events and outings with … aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. Opportunities to become globally engaged are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42183

April 1, 2020 Status Letter

Research and Innovation

… grant programs. We would like to update you on some decisions that have been made in the interest of assisting our faculty and students. The Research Policy Council … FRACAA grants, reviewing as normal and meeting by WebEx. This will allow us to start the grants at their normal time …

https://wmich.edu/research/april1-status

Assistant Director Admissions-Transfer

Human Resources

… Assistant Director Admissions-Transfer Job code 008648 Pay grade F Pay type … oversees the execution of initiatives designed to accomplish enrollment goals. Assess strategy effectiveness. … Interprets and communicates University transfer admission policies to both internal and external customers …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/008648

Dr. Chester Rogers

Political Science

… 1992-1997. Eventually, Rogers found himself working in administrative roles and retired as the Associate VP and Director of Academic Collective Bargaining.  During his Western Michigan University tenure, he played an active … this event, many who participated learned about the struggles minority groups face. Dr. Roger’s  friend and …

https://wmich.edu/politics/rogers