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Preferred Name

Human Resources

… their preferred first and last name via Employee Self Service. When designated by an employee, preferred name will … will display General mailings (i.e. non-legal mailings) Service anniversary recognition (including 25 Year Club) WMU … Directory How to set your preferred name Visit the My Self Service channel in GoWMU . Select Employee Self Service . …

https://wmich.edu/hr/preferredname

Delores Flowers obituary

News

… Michigan University staff member, died Dec. 12, 2016 . She was 85. Flowers, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1956 and retired in 1986 after almost 30 years of service to the University. She was an administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38504

Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Psychology Alumnus Receives Teaching Excellence Award Department of Psychology alumnus Dr. Sean Laraway '03 … many of whom remain my good friends more than 10 years after graduation." When Laraway learned of his award, he … Seek ever-increasing levels of responsibility. Read as many scientific articles as you can and take notes. Get to know …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/laraway

Cultural Events Committee Grants

Office of the Provost

… are instances when a decision may not be possible until after the event takes place, but this will not prevent … weeks prior to date of the event. Grants—however—may be awarded after the event takes place. Event Name/Description … appearances by guest artists. The Cultural Events Committee was formally established while Miller Auditorium was under …

https://wmich.edu/provost/cultural-events-grants

Physics professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success

News

… professor honored with Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for supporting student STEM success Submitted by Deanne … artistic, literary, philosophical, historical, technical or scientific achievement, bringing wide recognition from the … of other prestigious campuswide honors: Distinguished Service , Distinguished Teaching , Emerging Scholar , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72649

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

… Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … in July 2025, returning to his alma mater nearly 25 years after earning a degree in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service and higher education leadership, Kavalhuna hit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

Betty Adams

Mallinson Institute for Science Education

… and philosophy of science, and the value and place of scientific thinking in human culture. …

https://wmich.edu/science/directory/adams

Irene E. (Illes) Tocco obituary

News

… E. (Illes) Tocco Irene E. (Illes) Tocco , a retired Dining Services worker at Western Michigan University, died April 18 at Assumption Village in Poland, Ohio. She was 90. Tocco came to WMU in 1978 and retired in 1988 after almost 10 years of service to the University. At the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46805

University Recreation Facilities

University Recreation

… of fitness spaces, courts, an indoor track, climbing wall, aquatic facilities and more, the SRC offers something … The aquatic area provides opportunities for recreation and water-based activities, while the sauna offers a relaxing space to wind down after a workout. Whether you’re staying active or taking …

https://wmich.edu/rec/facilities

Working with Students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

Disability Services for Students

… As such, the interpreter will usually continue signing after you have stopped speaking. The interpreter can be … language. Taking notes requires the individual to look away from the lecture and therefore miss valuable information … needs to direct the student to contact DSS to set up the service and to get the ALD receiver. Hearing aid technology …

https://wmich.edu/disabilityservices/faculty-resources/working-students-who-are-deaf-or-hard-hearing