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BBC Interviews Dale Porter

History

… BBC Interviews Dale Porter Dr. Dale Porter WMU History Professor Emeritus Dale Porter was interviewed by two reporters for the BBC on the topic of Sir Goldworthy Gurney, an amateur British scientist who … authored a well-known biography titled The Life and Times of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney: Gentleman Scientist and Inventor, …

https://wmich.edu/history/porterbbc

Fire Extinguisher

Emergency Management

… the extinguisher. Know your classes Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher on a fire can make matters worse. … extinguishing agents must be used on certain types of fires. Class A: wood, paper, cloth, trash, plastics … pass : P —Pull the pin. A —Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire. S —Squeeze the handle. S —Sweep from side to …

https://wmich.edu/emergencymanagement/emergency-procedures/fire/fire-extinguisher

Posture Focused Small Group Training Workout

West Hills Athletic Club

… 10 through Aug. 18 Six-week program Do you... spend most of your day sitting at your desk for work? have lower back, … Let us help you address it. Through a combination of visual demonstration, practice, and exercise, you will … and start moving with less pain and more efficiency. Times offered  10 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. — choose the time you prefer. …

https://wmich.edu/events/71962

Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… Repository for Research and Education in the Department of Geosciences at Western Michigan University is directed by … Dr. William Harrison. It has the most comprehensive archive of geological samples and data in the state of Michigan. The facility houses wells cuttings, oil and gas …

https://wmich.edu/geology/facilities/mgrre

'Black Lives, Black Words' at York Arena

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Department of Theatre is collaborating with the Black Arts and Cultural Center's Face Off Theater Company to bring to the public "Black Lives, … . Edmund's goal for the movement is to empower artists of color to create community dialogue in answering the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45185

Workforce Education Minor

Family and Consumer Sciences

… and curriculum design, which pairs well with a variety of majors. Graduates from these programs will be well suited … technical training and education positions that are outside of the certified teacher K-12 school environment. For …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/workforce-education-minor

Advising

Sustainable Brewing

… meet regularly with a program advisor  within the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure the completion of all graduation requirements.  It is each student's … graduation deadlines in the academic calendar . Find course offerings for a specific term and course descriptions to …

https://wmich.edu/brewing/advising

Business Services and Customer Relations Specialist

Human Resources

… internal departments and customers to ensure continuation of business operations. Assists in planning, designing, … and holidays. Desired qualifications Physical requirements Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands … with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements. Revised 2023-10-30 UTC12:00 …

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010099

Societies and Cultures

Faculty Senate

… category should promote understanding and analyzation of human society, its cultures and environments, or the dynamics of individuals and groups. Includes past or present. Courses … Outcomes (Choose Two): Increase foundational knowledge of the social sciences, humanities, or the arts. Demonstrate …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/wmuessentialstudies-societiesandcultures

Eight Western instructors awarded grants to adopt Open Educational Resources

University Libraries

… a grant-funded OER textbook say they appreciate the ease of access and financial relief. "I remember feeling so relieved at the beginning of the semester when I found out that I did not have to buy … in a post-course OER survey. “It makes me feel like the professor truly cares about their students and wants everyone …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75473